Legal Opinion
Overseas Private Investment Corp. v. Metropolitan Dade County
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Decided March 17, 1995No. 93-4821PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FAY, Senior Circuit Judge:
This appeal addresses whether an inconsistent award of damages based on three separate liability theories requires a new trial on each issue. Because the verdict clearly shows the jury found defendants liable under each theory, we remand for a new trial on damages only.
I. BACKGROUND
A. The Plaintiffs
Plaintiff William Parker (“Parker”), as sole owner and shareholder of Taino Farms Limited (“Taino” or “Taino Farms”), raised papayas in Freeport, Grand Bahamas. Parker is a native of South Florida; Taino Farms, Ltd., is a Bahamian corporation. Plaintiff Overseas Private…
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