Appellate body at Addison v. d'amour was heard by the Supreme Court of Virginia recently. The matter concerned the compensation was awarded. D ' amour Addison originally sued for $50,000 but received almost $80,000 from the circuit court. After trial d'amour successfully the ad damnum clause to its complaint changed, that it was greater than the judgment, so that he to get the full amount. Addison should appealed on the grounds, which never allowed to amendment according to the study.

The Supreme Court of VA agreed with Addison claims that no longer violates existing rule that you can get for a long time as you change damnum clause to prosecute the granting of the motion, that the ad. For this reason, most lawyers for excessive numbers sue because it ensures that the award of their ad clause do not limit damnum, is.

Next time you see a lament for a lot of much larger, what do you think it's worth, know that it is not a sign of greedy lawyers and plaintiffs, but smart litigation.

In Virginia, you can not the ad damnum clause post-verdict you change, so that not more than for Sue restore.

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