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Can a judge lower a judgment?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Yes, it is possible. But in order to do so it must be appealed to the court.

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The trial judge is empowered to both lower and increase a jury verdict by techniques called remittitur and additur, respectively. If the judge believes that the jury has made a material error in its calculation of its award of damages, he/she may lower or raise the amount as is deemed appropriate. These are extraordinary actions and certain to create an appealable issue no matter which way the court goes, so it is very rare that it is done.

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15y ago

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