Definitions for remittitur
re·mit·ti·tur

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1. remittiturnoun

   The reduction by a judge of damages awarded by a jury.

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1. Remittitur

   In United States law, remittitur (Latin: "it is sent back") 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. The term is sometimes used where a judgment exceeds the amount demanded by the prevailing party, or for a reduction in awarded damages even when the amount awarded did not exceed the amount demanded but is otherwise considered excessive. The term originally denoted a procedural device in English common law, although it has long fallen into disuse in England and other common law jurisdictions, and it has evolved in American use to serve a different function than it originally performed in England. If the motion is granted, the plaintiff may either accept the reduced verdict or submit to a new trial restricted to the matter of damages. The term is also sometimes used in place of "remand" or a mandate—that is, moving a case from a higher court to a lower court. Under California law, the Court of Appeal issues a remittitur after an appeal is heard and decided. In contrast, the U.S. federal Courts of Appeals issue a mandate. In this sense, the term is also sometimes used in other common law jurisdictions such as Australia.

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1. Remittiturnoun

   a remission or surrender, -- remittitur damnut being a remission of excess of damages

2. Remittiturnoun

   a sending back, as when a record is remitted by a superior to an inferior court

3. Etymology: [L., (it) is remitted.]

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1. Remittitur

   A remittitur is a ruling by a judge lowering the amount of damages granted by a jury in a civil case. Usually, this is because the amount awarded exceeded the amount demanded. 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. An example of the latter is the high-profile file-sharing court case Capitol v. Thomas. If the motion is granted, the plaintiff may either accept the reduced verdict or submit to a new trial. The term is also sometimes used in place of "remand"—that is, moving a case from a higher court to a lower court.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of remittitur in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of remittitur in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Remittitur
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remittitur
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remittitur
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=remittitur