· 3/23/1970
Shorts v. LaVallee
Citations
- 397 U.S. 999
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- reversing remittitur and reinstating original jury verdict of $650,000 compensatory damages for police brutality claim
- reversing district court remittitur of compensatory and punitive damages award
- “Reference to other awards in similar cases in proper.”
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Sourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.