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Rule 315. Remittitur

TEXT

Any party in whose favor a judgment has been rendered may remit any part thereof:

(a) In open court, and such remittitur shall be noted on the docket and entered in the minutes.

(b) In vacation, by executing and filing with the clerk a written release signed by him or his attorney of record, and attested by the clerk with his official seal. Such releases shall be a part of the record of the cause.

(c) Execution shall issue for the balance only of such judgment.

Source: Art. 2227, unchanged.

Oct. 29, 1940, eff. Sept. 1, 1941.

AMENDMENTS

July 15, 1987, eff. Jan. 1, 1988