Remittit damna
REMITTIT DAMNA. An entry on the record by which the plaintiff declares that
he remits the damages or a part of the damages which have been awarded him
by the jury, is so called.
2. In some cases, a misjoinder of actions may be cured by the entry of
a remittit damna. 1 Chit. Pl. *207.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.