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*[[Additur]] is a raising of the jury verdict. It is not allowed in the United States federal system due to ''Dimick v. Schiedt'', 293 U.S. 474 (1935). |
*[[Additur]] is a raising of the jury verdict. It is not allowed in the United States federal system due to ''Dimick v. Schiedt'', 293 U.S. 474 (1935). |
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* [http://www.millerandzois.com/Opposition_to_remittitur.html Sample Remittitur Legal Motion] |
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Revision as of 19:31, 4 January 2008
A remittitur is a ruling by a judge (usually upon motion to reduce or throw out a jury verdict) lowering the amount of damages granted by a jury in a civil case. Usually, this is because the amount awarded exceeded the amount demanded; however, the term is sometimes used for a reduction in awarded damages even when the amount awarded did not exceed the amount demanded, but is otherwise considered excessive.
If the motion is granted, the plaintiff may either accept the reduced verdict or appeal.
The term is also sometimes used in place of "remand"--that is, moving a case from a higher court to a lower court.[1]
See also
- Additur is a raising of the jury verdict. It is not allowed in the United States federal system due to Dimick v. Schiedt, 293 U.S. 474 (1935).