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inlawrev-2832	Maine, Christopher M.	The Standard of Proof in Civil RICO Actions for Treble Damages: Why the Clear and Convincing Standard Should Apply	1989	23	.pdf	application/pdf	9923	596	68	History of the Courts Addressing the Standard of Proof in Civil RICO In 1985, the Supreme Court discussed the standard of proof for civil RICO actions in Sedima, S.P.R.L. v. Imrex Co., Inc.^ Because the treble damages pro- vision of civil RICO is punitive, the federal courts should take a cue from the state courts and require a clear proof for civil RICO actions brought for treble damages.	cache/inlawrev-2832.pdf	txt/inlawrev-2832.txt