Band v. Libby

WALLACE, Judge.

David S. Band appeals the trial court’s order granting in part and denying in part a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and motion for new trial filed by Harold L. Libby and Libby St. John, L.L.C. (collectively, the Libby parties). Mr. Band also challenges the trial court’s denial of his motion for directed verdict on several grounds. The Libby parties cross-appeal various pretrial orders and additional rulings made at the trial. On Mr. Band’s appeal, we affirm in part and we reverse in part. On the cross-appeal, we affirm.

I. THE FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The…