Damages inadequate
DAMAGES INADEQUATE. Such as are unreasonably low, and less than is required
by law.
2. Damages are inadequate, when the plaintiff sues for a breach of
contract, and the damages given are less than the amount proved. 9 Pick. 11.
3. In actions for torts, the smallness of damages cannot be considered
by the court. 3 Bibb, 34. See 11 Mass. 150.
4. In a proper case, a new trial will be granted on the ground of
inadequate damages.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.