Federal Deposit Insurance v. Holbrook & Johnston
Massachusetts Appeals Court
1Opinion of the CourtKaplan, J.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), as receiver of Bank of New England, N.A. (Bank), sued the law firm Holbrook & Johnston and one of its partners, William C. Johnston, for breach of an escrow agreement. The defendants appeal from a judgment against them after jury trial. Their principal contention is that the judge erred in denying their motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (or, in the alternative, for a new trial). Other contentions are also mentioned below.
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