Smith Terminal Warehouse Co. v. Fraga

The defendants below appeal from a final judgment entered for the plaintiff, an order denying their motion for a directed verdict, and an order denying their motion for a new trial. We find no merit in the defendants’ arguments and affirm. See In re Estate of Brandt, 613 So.2d 1365 (Fla. 1st DCA 1993) (“ ‘Only a deliberate and contumacious disregard of the court’s authority, bad faith, willful disregard or gross indifference to an order of the court, or conduct which evinces deliberate callousness will justify a dismissal of pleadings for a violation of discovery procedures.’ ” (quoting…