Monroe v. Lavimodiere

This is an action in assumpsit for breach of promise of marriage. In the Superior Court a verdict was returned for the plaintiff and damages awarded in the sum of $37,500. The defendant moved for a new trial. This motion was denied as to liability but a new trial was granted, unless the plaintiff should remit all damages in excess of $20,000. The plaintiff did not file a remittitur and the case is here on the exceptions of both parties.

Defendant’s exceptions to be considered are to the refusal of the trial justice to grant his motion for a new trial unconditionally, to the admission of…