DONOVAN V. If a CO.
429 U.S. 648 (1977)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was a slip and fall action.
FACTS: Donovan (P) was a seaman on the SS Penn-Sailor. P slipped on wet paint and injured
his right wrist and elbow. P sued D under the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C. 688 and got a $90,000
verdict. D moved under Rule 50 and 59 to set aside the verdict as excessive. The court
ordered remittitur to $65,000 or a new trial on the damages. P accepted under protest and
appealed. The court of appeals dismissed the appeal. The Supreme Court granted certiorari.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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