Drake v. Lawrence

GARRARD, Presiding Judge.

Kenneth Drake appeals from a judgment in favor of Eddie Lawrence in which Drake was held civilly liable for violating Lawrence's constitutional rights under the federal Civil Rights Act. Drake raises the following issues:

1) whether the jury's verdict is supported by sufficient evidence;

2) whether Drake was immune from liability;

3) whether the trial court erred in refusing a tendered instruction;

4) whether the jury's compensatory damage award is excessive; and

5) whether the punitive damage award is contrary to law, not supported by sufficient evidence or is excessive.

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