Nozik v. McDonald, Unpublished Decision (6-25-1999)
Nozik v. McDonald, Unpublished Decision (6-25-1999)
Opinion of the Court
MISCELLANEOUS:
In reviewing a claim of judicial misconduct, there is a presumption that the trial judge is unbiased and free of prejudice. The party asserting judicial misconduct bears the burden of rebutting this presumption and showing resulting prejudice.
JURY INSTRUCTIONS:
The general rule is that a party may not argue on appeal an erroneous jury instruction unless it was properly objected to at trial.
PREJUDMENT INTEREST/ATTORNEY FEES:
Attorney fees may be awarded when there has been a finding of actual malice and an actual award of punitive damages.
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