George Jones, Cross-Appellant v. Benefit Trust Life Insurance Company, Cross-Appellee

Following a jury verdict for the plaintiff, the defendant filed a motion for remittitur; a motion for judgment n.o.v. or, alternatively, a new trial; and a motion to alter or amend the judgment. The plaintiff filed a motion to amend its prayer for relief to conform to the evidence and the jury verdict. The district court granted in part the defendant’s motion for judgment n.o.v.; it denied the remainder of the defendant’s motions; and it held that the plaintiff's motion was moot. 617 F.Supp. 1542 (S.D.Miss.1985). The defendant appeals and the plaintiff cross-appeals. We affirm in part, vacate…