Alabama Statutes

§ 6-11-24 — No Presumption of Correctness to Apply to Damages on Appeal

Alabama § 6-11-24

JurisdictionAlabama

Title 6Civil Practice

Ch. 11Damages

Art. 2Punitive Damages

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Ala. Code § 6-11-24 (2026).

Text

(a)On appeal, no presumption of correctness shall apply to the amount of punitive damages awarded.

(b)The appellate court shall independently reassess the nature, extent and economic impact of such an award and reduce or increase the award if appropriate in light of all the evidence.

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Legislative History

(Acts 1987, No. 87-185, p. 251, §5.)

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