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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Powers v. Coccia, 861 A.2d 466 (2004)

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Powers v. Coccia, 861 A.2d 466 (2004)
Parent Document
Powers v. Coccia, 861 A.2d 466 (2004)
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island (state)
Effective Date
2004-12-09

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In her negligence suit, Powers alleged that defendant’s failure to maintain the premises resulted in bird mite infestation that caused illness to her and her children. After a jury found for defendant, plaintiff filed a motion for a new trial. Powers sought a new trial on the following grounds: (1) the judgment was against the law; (2) the judgment was against the evidence and the weight thereof; and (3) the judgment failed to respond to the merits of the controversy and failed to do substantial justice. In its decision filed on January 20, 2004, the Superior Court denied plaintiffs’ motion, and ruled that a new trial was not warranted. 2 *469