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Citation: 492 U.S. 257

1. Browning-Ferris Indus. v. Kelco Disposal, No. 88-556 , SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, April 18, 1989, Argued , June 26, 1989, Decided

OVERVIEW: Petitioner's claim against respondent was rejected because large punitive damage award in private civil case did not violate Excessive Fines Clause of Eighth Amendment where amendment only applied to criminal prosecutions and government punishments.


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