Class actions; limitation on punitive damages

N.J. Stat. § 56:12-4
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Class actions may be brought under the provisions of this act, but the amount of punitive damages shall be limited to $10,000.00 against any one seller, lessor, insurer or creditor and the amount of attorney's fees may not exceed $10,000.00. L.1980, c. 125, s. 4, eff. Oct. 16, 1980. Amended by L.1981, c. 464, s. 4.
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