Legal Opinion
Lippert v. AVCO Community Developers, Inc.
California Court of Appeal
Decided August 5, 1976No. Civ. 15917PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
GARDNER, P. J.
Plaintiffs brought an action in tort against Avco Community Developers, Inc. (Avco), Niguel Homeowners Association, Inc. (Niguel), and Clifford and Amelia Grant. Following a juiy trial, a verdict was returned against all defendants for $109,200 actual damages, and against Avco and Niguel for $1 million punitive damages. Judgment having been entered on the verdict, all defendants joined in a timely motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for new trial. The trial judge granted both motions and a new judgment was entered in favor of defendants.
Plaintiffs appealed…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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