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urn: urn:us-la:rs:38:383
citation: "R.S. 38:383"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 38 › Chapter 4 › Part V"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1985, number: 785, section: 1, effective_date: 1985-07-22, role: enactment }
---

# Remittitur or additur as alternative to new trial; reformation of verdict

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.