Courts do frequently require accurate costings. If a team continually exagerates damages, then the case can get thrown out. However, it is generally left to the

Courts do frequently require accurate costings. If a team continually exagerates damages, then the case can get thrown out. However, it is generally left to the judge to choose how egregious it is (if there is proof of intent rather than negotiation). "Fraudulent exaggeration" may even be punished, depending on the court. (More often seen in civil circles - see insurance.)