remittitur

remittitur definition - legal

n

Latin

It is sent back. A courtÂ’s order that reduces what it deems to be excessive damages awarded by a jury; the process by which the court proposes to reduce or actually reduces damages without the juryÂ’s consent. See also additur.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
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