Remittitur

Remittitur - Remittitur refers to a court's power to reduce the amount of damages awarded by a jury if the judge finds the award excessive. This practice is used to prevent the need for a new trial by offering the plaintiff the option to accept a lower amount.

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Label (rdfs): Remittitur
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Alternative Labels: Court-Ordered Damages Decrease, Decreased Damages Award, Judicial Reduction In Damages
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Definition and Examples

Definition: Remittitur refers to a court's power to reduce the amount of damages awarded by a jury if the judge finds the award excessive. This practice is used to prevent the need for a new trial by offering the plaintiff the option to accept a lower amount.
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Sub Class Of: Civil Remedies / Relief Sought
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