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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 Washington State, remittitur refers to a process where a judge may order a new trial or propose a reduction in the amount of damages awarded by a jury if the judge finds the jury's award to be excessive and unsupported by the evidence. The plaintiff then has the option to accept the reduced amount or proceed with a new trial. This practice is governed by Washington civil procedure rules and case law. If the plaintiff agrees to the reduced amount, they may file a remittitur document with the court, which is a formal acceptance of the reduced damages. This process is intended to correct awards that are deemed excessive without the need for a new trial, thereby saving time and resources for all parties involved.

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