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Remittitur is generally an order by a court for a new trial, or alternatively, for an amount of damages less than that awarded by the jury, and requires the plaintiff to choose between the two. The term remittitur is also used to refer to the written and signed document that a party who was awarded damages in a trial (the plaintiff) may file with the clerk if it agrees to remit or accept the court’s suggestion of lesser damages than were awarded.

In Connecticut, remittitur is a legal concept where a judge may reduce the amount of damages awarded by a jury if the judge finds that the award is excessive and not supported by the evidence. The judge will propose a lower, more reasonable amount of damages, and the plaintiff must then decide whether to accept the reduced award or proceed to a new trial. If the plaintiff accepts the reduced amount, they may file a remittitur document with the court clerk, indicating their agreement to the reduced damages. This process allows the court to correct awards that appear to be the result of jury error, passion, or prejudice, without the need for a complete retrial. Connecticut courts have the authority to order a remittitur under state law, and the practice is governed by state statutes and case law.

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