Blakeley v. The Town of Taylortown

HUNTER, Robert C., Judge.

Defendant the Town of Taylortown (“the Town” or “defendant”) appeals the order denying its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or, in the alternative, for amendment of the judgment and/or a new trial. After careful review, we reverse the order denying defendant’s motion to amend the verdict and remand for the trial court to reduce the jury’s verdict by $5,886.97. As to all other bases for defendant’s motions, we find no error.

Background

This action arises out of the termination of plaintiff Timothy Blakeley (“plaintiff’ of “Chief Blakeley”) from his at-will…