Jackson HMA, LLC v. Morales

RANDOLPH, Presiding Justice,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Dr. Adolfo P. Morales sued Jackson HMA, LLC., d/b/a Central Mississippi Medical Center (“Jackson HMA”), in the Circuit Court of Hinds County for breach of contract. A jury awarded Morales substantial damages. Jackson HMA filed a “Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict, and, in the alternative, For a New Trial” and a “Motion for Amendment of Judgment.” Judge Winston Kidd denied the post-trial motions and Jackson HMA filed this appeal.

FACTS

¶ 2. In early 2004, based on a survey conducted by a third party, Jackson HMA recognized a shortage…