Legal Opinion
Douglas v. Janis
California Court of Appeal
Decided December 16, 1974No. Civ. 42900PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
LILLIE, J.
Plaintiff recovered judgment on a jury verdict in an action for slander; subsequently the trial court entered an order granting defendant’s motion for a new trial. Plaintiff appeals from the order; defendant appeals from the judgment.
The judgment awarding plaintiff $50,000 compensatory damages was entered June 21, 1972. On June 22, 1972, plaintiff served on defendant by mail notice of entry of judgment, and on June 23, 1972, the clerk of the court served notice of entry of judgment on defendant. On July 10, 1972, defendant filed notice of intention to move for a new trial;…
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3Cited by25 opinions
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