Hussey Metals Division of Copper Range Co. v. Lectromelt Furnace Division, McGraw Edison Co.

OPINION

KNOX, District Judge.

Plaintiff has filed a motion to mold a judgment in its favor by adding $168,270, representing pre-judgment interest from May 1, 1967, to March 15, 1976, to the jury verdict of $316,000 against the defendant in a diversity action for breach of contract. This motion is being considered by leave of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit where defendant’s appeal from the jury verdict and entry of judgment is pending. This motion is treated as a motion to alter or amend a judgment under Rule 59(e).

This dispute arises from the design, construction and…