Great judicial restraint is expected to be exercised in their application .
Punitive damages are awarded only in special cases where conduct was egregiously insidious and are over and above the amount of compensatory damages , such as in the event of malice or intent .
Great judicial restraint is expected to be exercised in damages ' application .
Punitive damages are awarded only in special cases where conduct was egregiously insidious and are over and above the amount of compensatory damages , such as in the event of malice or intent .