First Adopted: January 19, 1973
Most Recently Effective: January 01, 1988
Rule 55 | Rules of Civil Procedure | Rules Governing Civil Procedure in the Circuit Courts | Pleadings, Motions, and Hearings
55.19 | Special and Punitive Damages
When items of special damage are claimed, they shall be specifically stated. In actions where exemplary or punitive damages are recoverable, the petition shall state separately the amount of such damages sought to be recovered. In actions for such damages based upon an alleged tort, no dollar amount or figure shall be included in the demand, but the prayer shall be for such damages as are fair and reasonable.
Committee Note – 1974
This is the same as prior Rule 55.21.
(Adopted January 19, 1973, effective September 1, 1973. Amended May 22, 1987, effective January 1, 1988.)