New Jersey Statutes 2A:53A-42. Procedure to evaluate award by judge following verdict
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2A:53A-42
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
9. A judge presiding over an action alleging medical malpractice, in which the jury has rendered a verdict in favor of the complaining party, shall, upon a motion by any party for additur or remittitur on the issue of the quantum of damages, consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the non-moving party and determine whether the award is clearly inadequate or excessive in view of the nature of the medical condition or injury that is the cause of action or because of passion or prejudice by the jury.
L.2004,c.17,s.9.