How do party statements prove malice for punitive damages in Texas?

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This question has been addressed in 1 Texas court opinion(s), including Lane Ivy v. Sandy Kay Butler. Never rely on the 'presumption' that a judge in a bench trial will only consider evidence for its proper purpose. If evidence is admissible for one narrow reason but inadmissible for another, you must affirmatively request a Rule 105 restriction on the record; otherwise, a 'blanket objection' will fail to preserve your error for appeal.

Punitive Damages

How do party statements prove malice for punitive damages in Texas?