Legal Opinion
Walton v. City of Manchester
Supreme Court of New Hampshire
Decided November 6, 1995No. 93-700PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBrock, C.J.
The plaintiff, Sandra Walton, as parent and next friend of Julie Walton, appeals the Superior Court (Arnold, J.) denial of her motion for a new trial. On appeal, she argues that she is entitled to a new trial because of certain statements made by counsel for the defendant, City of Manchester (city), during closing argument. We reverse and remand.
In January 1988, Julie Walton was a student and cheerleader at Southside Junior High School in Manchester. A teacher at the school, David Danielson, was the volunteer coach of the cheerleading squad. Despite having no particular training or experience…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- State v. BujnowskiSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1987
- Jesse Forrestal, Etc. v. Henry G. MagendantzCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1988
- Millen v. MillerSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1973
- Klein v. HerringDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1977
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3Cited by11 opinions
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