論懲罰性賠償制度的性質與功能

On Character and Function of Punitive Compensation

史浩明(Hao-Ming Shi)

《財產法暨經濟法》 9期 (2007/03) Pp. 65-98

摘要

懲罰性賠償制度是英美普通法的產物，起源於英國，但是在美國得到了前所未有的發展，因此從美國理論界和司法實務界對於懲罰性賠償制度的研究入手，對我們審視這一制度不無裨益。本文從懲罰性賠償的概念入手，著重對懲罰性賠償制度的性質和功能重新作出了歸納和總結，並結合國外立法經驗對中國大陸懲罰性賠償制度的構建提出了立法設想。

關鍵字

懲罰性賠償 ； 性質 ； 功能

並列摘要

Punitive compensation is the creation of common law, it had its origin in Britain, but it got unprecedented development in the United States. So it is beneficial for us to start our study from the research of American academe and judicial system on punitive compensation. The study begins with the definition of punitive compensation, concluding and summarizing the character and function of punitive compensation in a new way. The study also puts forward some legislative suggestions for the establishment of the punitive compensation system in the mainland of China by integrating some legislative experiences in other countries.

並列關鍵字

Punitive Compensation ； Character ； Function