Legal Opinion
David Mears v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided August 2, 1996No. 95-3330PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MAGILL, Circuit Judge.
David L. Mears won a contest sponsored by his employer, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. It was unclear, however, what his prize should be. Mears expected to receive two Mercedes-Benz automobiles, while Nationwide offered a gift certificate for a free restaurant meal.
Mears sued for breach of contract in this diversity action. The jury found in his favor and awarded damages of $60,000. The district court voided the verdict, granting judgment as a matter of law for Nationwide or, in the alternative, a new trial. We reverse, finding that there was sufficient evidence to…
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