damages inadequate

from Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856)

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.