When the party who breaches a contract has behaved maliciously and committed a tort, the court may want to discourage such behavior in the future by imposing what damages besides regular damages?
A) compensatory
B) expectancy
C) liquidated
D) nominal
E) punitive

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Punitive damages are awarded in addition to actual damages when the defendant acted with recklessness, malice, or deceit. They are intended to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar misconduct in the future.

When the Party Who Breaches a Contract Has Behaved Maliciously