Norman v. Gloria Farms, Inc.

James Norman (Norman) appeals from the denial of his motion for entry of a final judgment and his motion to tax costs at the conclusion of a jury trial. We treat the appeal as a petition for writ of mandamus. This appeal arises out of a personal injury case that has a somewhat tortured history. This case was before this court following its first trial and was remanded for a new trial. See Norman v. Gloria Farms, Inc., 668 So.2d 1016 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996). Upon remand, a second trial was conducted which ended in a mistrial. A third trial was held which is the subject of this appeal. The jury…