Narrative Opinion Summary
The court reversed the portion of the amended final judgment that granted Premier an $8,400 credit against Vestcor's damages, determining that only a $5,000 credit is justified based on the evidence. Consequently, the judgment amount in favor of Vestcor is adjusted to $87,615.81. The remainder of the amended final judgment, however, is upheld as it is supported by competent and substantial evidence. The trial court is instructed to issue a second amended final judgment reflecting these changes. The ruling is affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded with specific directions.
Legal Issues Addressed
Adjustment of Damages Awardsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court determined that the credit awarded to Premier was excessive and adjusted the damages awarded to Vestcor based on evidence presented.
Reasoning: The court reversed the portion of the amended final judgment that granted Premier an $8,400 credit against Vestcor's damages, determining that only a $5,000 credit is justified based on the evidence.
Court Directions on Remandsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The trial court is instructed to issue a second amended final judgment to reflect the changes determined by the appellate court.
Reasoning: The trial court is instructed to issue a second amended final judgment reflecting these changes.
Support of Judgment by Evidencesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court upheld the remainder of the amended final judgment on the grounds that it was supported by competent and substantial evidence.
Reasoning: The remainder of the amended final judgment, however, is upheld as it is supported by competent and substantial evidence.