Arizona Laws 12-820.04. Punitive and exemplary damages; immunity
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Neither a public entity nor a public employee acting within the scope of his employment is liable for punitive or exemplary damages.
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 12-820.04
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Employee: includes an officer, director, employee or servant, whether or not compensated or part time, who is authorized to perform any act or service, except that employee does not include an independent contractor. See Arizona Laws 12-820
- Public entity: includes this state and any political subdivision of this state. See Arizona Laws 12-820