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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Molenaar v. United Cattle Co., 553 N.W.2d 424 (1996)

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Molenaar v. United Cattle Co., 553 N.W.2d 424 (1996)
Parent Document
Molenaar v. United Cattle Co., 553 N.W.2d 424 (1996)
Jurisdiction
Minnesota (state)
Effective Date
1996-07-30

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We therefore reinstate the jury's determination that punitive damages are appropriate but remand to the district court to complete the statutory procedures. Punitive damages are an exceptional remedy and even when permitted must be reviewed by the district court. Minn.Stat. § 549.20, subd. 5. The district court must make specific findings on the misconduct's severity, profitability, duration, concealment, the defendant's awareness, attitude, and financial condition, the number of employees involved, and the effect of punitive damages. Minn.Stat. § 549.20, subd. 3. Consequently, we remand to the district court for the findings required by section 549.20. II