explaining that even on direct review a judge's actions "justifies a new trial only if the record shows actual bias or leaves an abiding impression that the jury perceived an appearance of advocacy or partiality."
Summary of this case from Rodriguez v. MarshallNo. 88-1659.
June 26, 1989, OCTOBER TERM, 1988.
C.A. 9th Cir. Certiorari denied. Reported below: 867 F. 2d 489.
explaining that even on direct review a judge's actions "justifies a new trial only if the record shows actual bias or leaves an abiding impression that the jury perceived an appearance of advocacy or partiality."
Summary of this case from Rodriguez v. Marshallpresenting a question on neutral reporting and upholding a jury verdict of $210,000 in compensatory damages and $2,000,000 in punitive damages
Summary of this case from Hinerman v. Daily Gazette Co., Inc.Full title:KANNE ET UX. v. CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE INSURANCE CO
Court:U.S.
Date published: Jun 26, 1989
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