Jackson v. Potter

ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR REMITTITUR

BLACKBURN, District Judge.

The matter before me is Defendant’s Motion for Remittitur [# 96], filed July 10, 2008. I deny the motion.

I.JURISDICTION

I have subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1331 (federal question).

II.STANDARD OF REVIEW

“It is a fundamental legal principle that the determination of the quantum of damages in civil cases is a fact-finder’s function. The trier of the facts, who has the first-handed opportunity to hear the testimony and to observe the demeanor of the witnesses, is clothed with a wide latitude and…