Court & Litigation

Remittitur

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

In Personal Injury Cases

If a judge believes the jury's damages award is unreasonably high, they may order a remittitur, giving the plaintiff the choice of accepting a lower amount or a new trial.

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Additur

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

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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