New business rule — Damages

Ark. Code Ann. § 16-64-131 — under Trial And Verdict.

Ark. Code Ann. § 16-64-131

(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 has operated.