(DOWNLOAD) "Hawkins V. Allstate Insurance Co." by Arizona Supreme Court * Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Hawkins V. Allstate Insurance Co.
- Author : Arizona Supreme Court
- Release Date : January 26, 1987
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 78 KB
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Jack and Cynthia Hawkins (Hawkins) petitioned this court to review a decision of the court of appeals reversing the trial court's grant of a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict in favor of Allstate Insurance Company (Allstate) and affirming the trial court's grant of Allstate's motion for a new trial. Hawkins v. Allstate Insurance Company, No. 1 CA-CIV 6881 (Ariz.Ct.App. filed Aug. 13, 1985). We granted review to determine the admissibility of an insurer's past claims practices and policies and to examine the quantum of proof necessary to sustain an award of punitive damages. Rule 23, Ariz.R.Civ.App.P., 17A A.R.S. In its supplemental brief, Allstate questioned the constitutionality of the manner by which punitive damages are imposed. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Ariz. Const. art. 6, § 5(3) and A.R.S. § 12-120.24.