Coffey v. Mann

Irwin, Chief Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Don Mann, doing business as Mann Custom Homes, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Mann”), appeals from an order of the district court granting Mann’s motion for new trial, but denying his alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict in this breach of contract action, wherein the jury assessed damages of $71,361 against Mann. Ray and Velda Coffey cross-appeal from the court’s order granting Mann a new trial. For the reasons stated herein, we affirm.

II. BACKGROUND

In 1987, the Coffeys purchased land between Lincoln and Hickman, Nebraska. In late…