Court & Litigation

Additur

A court's increase of a jury's damages award deemed inadequate.

In Personal Injury Cases

California courts can increase damages they find inadequate, though federal courts generally cannot. It's the opposite of remittitur.

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A court's reduction of a jury's damages award deemed excessive.

Monetary compensation awarded to a person who has suffered loss or injury due to the wrongful conduct of another party.

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