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· 10/17/2008

WSH Properties, L.L.C. v. Daniels

Citations

  • 761 N.W.2d 45
  • 2008 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 141
  • 2008 WL 4603453

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • finding “the evidentiary basis for the jury’s assessment of damages dispels any presumption that the excessiveness of the verdict was motivated by passion”
  • “Once the presumption of passion that might arise from a flagrantly excessive verdict is dispelled, we must look for some other indication in the proceedings that would support a finding the jury was angry with the defendants and motivated to punish them.”
  • “Our standard of review for rulings on a motion for new trial depends on the grounds for new trial asserted in the motion and ruled upon by the court. Where the motion and ruling are based on a discretionary ground, our review is for an abuse of discretion.”

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Judges: Ternus, Baker

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