La. Rev. Stat. § 38:383
Remittitur or additur as alternative to new trial; reformation of verdict
Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes Title 38 — Public Contracts, Works and Improvements · Status: effective
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- La. Rev. Stat. § 38:383, Remittitur or additur as alternative to new trial; reformation of verdict, Louisiana, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-04, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2723175
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If the trial court is of the opinion that the verdict is so excessive or inadequate that a new trial should be granted for that reason only, it may indicate to the party or his attorney the time within which he may enter a remittitur or additur. This remittitur or additur is to be entered only with the consent of the plaintiff or the defendant, as the case may be, as an alternative to a new trial and is to be entered only if the amount of the excess or inadequacy of the verdict or judgment can be separately and fairly ascertained. If a remittitur or additur is entered, then the court shall reform the jury verdict or judgment in accordance therewith.