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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 Missouri, remittitur is a legal process where a judge may reduce the amount of damages awarded by a jury if the judge finds the award to be excessive. This can occur in civil cases where the judge believes the jury's verdict does not align with the evidence presented. The judge can suggest a lower amount, and the plaintiff must then decide whether to accept the reduced award or opt for a new trial. If the plaintiff agrees to the reduced amount, they may file a remittitur, which is a formal acknowledgment of their acceptance of the lower damages. This process is governed by Missouri state law and court rules, and it is designed to ensure that damage awards are fair and reasonable based on the facts of the case.

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