{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cplr", "section": "4018", "citation": "CPLR § 4018", "heading": "Increased damages", "text": ["Rule 4018. Increased damages. Where increased damages are granted by statute, the decision, report or verdict shall specify the sum awarded as single damages, and judgment shall be entered for the increased amount."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/4018", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "Where a statute grants **increased (multiplied) damages**, the decision/report/verdict must **state the single-damages sum**, and **judgment is entered for the increased amount.** ★", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cplr/4018", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}