Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Judgments and Orders — Court Cannot Award More Than is Claimed

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A court cannot award damages exceeding the amount claimed by the plaintiff. The award must be tailored to the claim. The principle applies to civil procedure and damages. The rule prevents courts from granting unclaimed relief. The plaintiff is bound by the amount pleaded. Any…

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