Alpha Coal Co., Inc. v. Natl. Cement Co.

HOLMES, Judge.

This is a breach of contract case.

Plaintiff, Alpha Coal Company, brought an action against defendant, National Cement Company, for breach of contract. The ease was submitted to a jury which determined the issues in favor of the plaintiff and awarded it damages. Subsequent to the jury verdict the plaintiff made a motion for a new trial on the basis of the inadequacy of the damages. The motion was denied and the plaintiff appeals to this court. We reverse.

On February 2, 1977, Alpha Coal Company entered into a contract with National Cement Company whereby, for a period of three…