Section 3.44 Excessive or Inadequate Verdicts

• Library: App Ct Prac 2013 Supp - Forms

• The verdict awarding the plaintiff $75,000 is excessive because [the evidence showed that the plaintiff suffered a neck sprain (whiplash) as a result of the accident that she incurred $87.50 for medical treatment and drugs; and that she lost one week’s wages, which amounted to $225. Although the plaintiff still claims discomfort in her neck periodically, her medical testimony indicated that she has no permanent injury and has fully recovered].

• The verdict of $750 to the plaintiff is inadequate...