Legal Opinion

Peebles v. Moses

Supreme Court of The Virgin Islands

Decided February 19, 1999No. Civil No. 639/1993Published

1Opinion of the CourtSwan, Judge

MEMORANDUM OPINION

Before the Court is Defendant's Motion to Deem his pro se letter dated May 7, 1996, as a Motion for a New Trial pursuant to Rule 59(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. For reasons which follow, Defendant's pro se letter is regarded as a Motion for a New Trial; however, Defendant's Motion for a new trial is denied.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On May 15, 1993, Plaintiff David Peebles was traveling west on Centerline Road on the island of St. John, when Plaintiff happened upon several cows which were obstructing the public highway. In an effort to avoid a collision…

2Cases cited21 opinions

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  3. Elliot Fineman the Industry Network System, Inc. v. Armstrong World Industries, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1992
  4. Keith W. Cline v. Wal-Mart Stores, IncorporatedCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1998
  5. Gilbert Louis Edwards v. Immigration and Naturalization ServiceCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1995

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