Fair Housing
In a Mississippi fair housing dispute, 'punitive damages' may be awarded by a federal court when:
AThe respondent's conduct was merely negligent
BThe respondent's conduct was found to be intentional and egregious✓ Correct
CThe complainant proves economic damages
DThe respondent is a corporation
Explanation
In federal court fair housing cases, a jury may award punitive damages when the respondent's discriminatory conduct was intentional and particularly egregious. Punitive damages are meant to punish and deter such behavior.
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