Category: Damages / Award

Misrepresentation

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In the legal word, the term “misrepresentation” refers to a statement someone makes an untrue statement in order to encourage someone else to sign a contract. For example, misrepresentation occurs when a person signs a contract, then suffers damages as the result of taking the other person’s advice. In this case, the wronged party can then sue for misrepresentation, and […]

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Remittitur

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The term “remittitur” refers to a judge’s ruling that reduces the amount of damages that are awarded upon the conclusion of a civil trial. For example, a remittitur is typically put in place when the amount the jury decides to award is more than the plaintiff asked for. A remittitur can also be issued if the damages awarded do not […]

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