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§ 16-64-130. Punitive damage — Contract involving financial institutions

(a) For the purposes of this section, the term “financial institutions” means banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions located within the State of Arkansas and which are insured by an agency of the federal government. (b) This section shall be applicable in civil actions in which a claim is asserted against a financial […]

§ 16-64-131. New business rule — Damages

(a) In a case involving a recognized tort or breach of contract, there is no absolute denial of damages for lost profits to a newly established business. (b) A newly established business is subject to the same standard of proof for lost profits as any other business regardless of how long the newly established business […]

§ 16-64-116. Conduct of jury after submission of case

(a) When the case is finally submitted to the jury, they may decide in court or retire for deliberation. (b) (1) If the jury retires, they must be kept together in some convenient place, under the charge of an officer, until they agree upon a verdict or are discharged by the court, subject to the […]

§ 16-64-117. Separation of jury — Admonishment by court

If the jury is permitted to separate, either during the trial or after the case is submitted to them, they may be admonished by the court that it is their duty not to converse with or allow themselves to be addressed by any other person on any subject of the trial and, during the trial, […]

§ 16-64-118. Discharge of jury

(a) The jury may be discharged by the court on account of the sickness of a juror, or other accident or calamity requiring their discharge, or by consent of both parties, or after they have been kept together until it satisfactorily appears that there is no probability of their agreeing. (b) In all cases where […]

§ 16-64-119. Verdict of jury — Polling jury

(a) When the jury has agreed upon its verdict, they must be conducted into court, their names called by the clerk, and the verdict rendered by their foreman. (b) When the verdict is announced either party may require the jury to be polled, which is done by the clerk or court asking each juror if […]

§ 16-64-120. Recovery of damages

Whenever damages are recoverable, the plaintiff may claim and recover any rate of damages to which he or she may be entitled for the cause of action established.