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Additur

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

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

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Remittitur

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

Damages

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

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