HUSTON v. THOMAS SHOWS, INC.

No. 78-1266.

587 F.2d 375 (1978)

Mark R. HUSTON, Appellee, v. THOMAS SHOWS, INC., Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.

Decided November 9, 1978.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William P. O'Brien (on brief) of Hanft, Fride, O'Brien & Harries, Duluth, Minn., argued, for appellant.

Harry L. Munger (on brief) of MacDonald & Munger, Duluth, Minn., argued, for appellee.

Before HEANEY and STEPHENSON, Circuit Judges, and HANSON, Senior District Judge.


STEPHENSON, Circuit Judge.

The primary issue on appeal is whether the trial court erred in entering judgment on the jury's verdict which included inconsistent answers to interrogatories. We hold that the court erred, and reverse and remand for a new trial.

The basis for error is found in the following questions submitted to the jury and the jury's answers:

1. What amount of money would fairly, fully, and...

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