Mktg Des. Source, Inc. v. Pranda N.A., Inc., 93-699 (2000)

DECISION

Before the Court is defendant's motion for new trial, pursuant to Rule 59 of the Rhode Island Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure. The defendant's motion follows a jury verdict entered for the plaintiff.

Facts/Travel

On May 18, 1992, Marketing Design Source, Inc. (MDS or plaintiff) and Pranda North America, Inc. (Pranda or defendant), by their respective agents Margaret Cook (Cook) and Karen Bannister Pajaka (Bannister), executed an agency agreement dated April 30, 1992 (the agreement).

Pursuant to the agreement, MDS acted as "advertising agency and marketing counsel" for Pranda on…