In a Decision – Y.Z. v. W.X., (an “Unreported Decision") >> the Court Held:
The Appellate Division held that the Wife was entitled to punitive damages based upon her Husband’s commission of Domestic Violence to her.
The Trial court awarded $10,000 in punitive damages without an additional hearing. The Appellate Division determined that a remand is necessary for the court to clarify its factual findings as to defendant's annual income at the time of the hearing and how it determined the amount of its punitive damages award was warranted.