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The jury can award damages in whatever amount they decide, subject to the judges discretion and authority. The judge can change damage awards if s/he considers the jury's award amount inequitable, unfair or inconsistent with the law.

I see you've edited the question and added a second scenario. So I'll answer that one here.

The jury can award damages in whatever amount they decide, subject to the judge's discretion and authority. The judge can change damage awards if s/he considers the jury's award amount inequitable, unfair or inconsistent with the law.

I see you've edited the question and added a second scenario. So I'll answer that one here.

The jury can award damages in whatever amount they decide, subject to the judges authority. The judge can change damage awards if s/he considers the jury's award amount inequitable, unfair or inconsistent with the law.

I see you've edited the question and added a second scenario. So I'll answer that one here.

The jury can award damages in whatever amount they decide, subject to the judges discretion and authority. The judge can change damage awards if s/he considers the jury's award amount inequitable, unfair or inconsistent with the law.