Garrick v. Kelly

MEMORANDUM OPINION

RICHARD L. WILLIAMS, District Judge.

This matter came before the Court on plaintiffs motions: (1) for judgment notwithstanding the verdict on the malicious prosecution count of defendant’s counterclaim, pursuant to Rule 50(b), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; (2) for a new trial, pursuant to Rule .59(a), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; and (3) for a remittitur. After considering the parties’ briefs and arguments, the Court DENIES the plaintiff’s motions for the reasons stated below.

FACTS

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