我国导入惩罚性赔偿制度的法学思考

Research on the Adoption of Punitive Damage System in China

探讨惩罚性赔偿制度的历史渊源,认为惩罚性赔偿具有补偿、制裁和遏制的三大功能。分析追究惩罚性赔偿责任的构成要件,主张不宜规定全国统一的惩罚性赔偿标准。并对产品责任领域与合同违约责任领域适用惩罚性赔偿等问题进行探讨。

This article explores the legal history of the punitive damage system and argues that punitive damage serves three functions--compensation, punishment and deterrence. The author also argues that four conditions must be met for imposing punitive damage, and advise the legislature not to fix a uniform limit at the national level. Finally, the paper examines the possibilities of applying the concept of punitive damage in the areas of product liability and liability for breach of contract.