Legal Opinion
James v. Melendez
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided June 18, 2008No. 05 Civ. 5252(AKH)PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND ORDER DENYING MOTIONS FOR JUDGMENT AND A NEW TRIAL
ALVIN K. HELLERSTEIN, District Judge.
Plaintiff Joseph James filed a complaint against Sergeants Melendez, Cronin and Hanratty alleging violations of his civil rights by falsely arresting and maliciously prosecuting him without probable cause, causing him damage. The case proceeded to a six day jury trial, at the end of which the seven-person jury delivered a unanimous verdict for the defendants. Plaintiff now moves, pursuant to Rules 50(b) and 59, Fed.R.Civ.P., for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial. The…
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