What is the test for damages awarded by a jury in a case involving a deputy sheriff?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Hager v. Cnty. of L. A., B238277, c/wB239897 (Cal. App. 2014):
deputy sheriff. Our review of the jury's award of damages is limited. (Pannu v. Land Rover North America, Inc. (2011) 191 Cal.App.4th 1298, 1321-1322 & fn. 18.) Given the nature of the issue framed by the County, we must determine whether the damages award is supported by substantial evidence. (Id. at p. 1322, fn. 18.)
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