additurThe power of the trial court to increase the damage award made by a jury. There is no additur in federal courts.
adjudicationGiving or pronouncing a judgment or decree, or rendering a decision.
additur - The power of the trial court to increase the assessment of an inadequate damage award made by a jury. There is no additur in federal courts.
Additur - An increase by a judge in the amount of damages awarded by a jury.
Adjective law - Also, procedural law. That body of law which governs the process of protecting the rights under substantive law.
Additur: An increase by a judge in the amount of damages awarded by a jury.
Adjudication: Giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree. Also the judgment given.
ADDITUR - The power of a trial court to increase the amount of an award made by a jury verdict as an alternative to granting a new trial.
The opposite process, known as additur, occurs when the court deems the jury's award of damages to be inadequate and orders the defendant to pay a greater sum.
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The trier of fact determines the amount of damages to be awarded to the prevailing party.
Quod demonstrandi causa additur rei satis demonstratae, frusta fit. What is added to a thing sufficiently palpable, for the purpose of demonstration, is vain. 10 Co. 113.
Quod dubitas, ne feceris. When you doubt, do not act.
 See also: Practice, Civil, Attorney, Action, Attorn
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