Jones v. Brown

By Judge Charles E. Poston

This action is before the Court today upon the Defendant’s motion for “costs associated with their defense.” All parties submitted memoranda in support of their respective positions.

Trial of this action commenced October 26, 1995, and ended October 31, 1995. It was a four-day trial terminating with a jury verdict for the defendants. The jury, it should be noted, deliberated about two hours before returning a verdict. This was not a frivolous case. The case was well-prepared by counsel, and it was obvious that preparation involved substantial time and expense. On…