MEARS v. NATIONWIDE MUT. INS. CO.

No. 95-3330.

91 F.3d 1118 (1996)

David MEARS, Appellant, v. NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.

Decided August 2, 1996.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Chris Lisle, Springdale, AR, for appellant.

Harry Hurst, Little Rock, AR, for appellee.

Before MAGILL, FLOYD R. GIBSON, and MORRIS SHEPPARD ARNOLD, Circuit Judges.


MAGILL, Circuit Judge.

David L. Mears won a contest sponsored by his employer, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. It was unclear, however, what his prize should be. Mears expected to receive two Mercedes-Benz automobiles, while Nationwide offered a gift certificate for a free restaurant meal.

Mears sued for breach of contract in this diversity action. The jury found in his favor and awarded damages of $60,000. The district court voided the verdict, granting...

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