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MORVANT v. LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY

No. 28856 Summary Calendar.

429 F.2d 495 (1970)

Anthony MORVANT, Plaintiff, v. LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY, Defendant-Appellant, v. ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY, Intervenor-Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit.

Rehearing Denied August 7, 1970.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert E. Leake, Jr., New Orleans, La., for appellant.

Law Officer of Frederick J. Gisevius, Jr., Frederick J. Gisevius, Jr., Arthur B. Hammond, David Normann, New Orleans, La., for appellee.

Before BELL, AINSWORTH and GODBOLD, Circuit Judges.

AINSWORTH, Circuit Judge:

The Louisiana diversity action grows out of personal injuries suffered by a pedestrian who was hit by an automobile driven by defendant's assured. Defendant appeals from the District Court's denial of its motions for a directed verdict, new trial and remittitur. Two questions are presented — whether the evidence is sufficient to support the jury verdict and, alternatively, whether the amount of damages awarded is excessive. In answer...

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