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Versata Software, Inc. et al v. Internet Brands, Inc. f/k/a CarsDirect.com et al, No. 2:08-cv-00313 (E.D. Tex. July 30, 2012)

Granted
Damages
Court
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division
Case No.
No. 2:08-cv-00313, Dkt. No. 341
Decided
July 30, 2012
Judge
William C. Bryson, Circuit Judge (sitting by designation)
Document
Order
Docket Entry
MEMORANDUM AND OPINION - the Court confirms its prior ruling that the inclusion of nominal damages in the jury instructions and the verdict form was proper
Length
6 pages

From the Opinion

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During trial held the week of June 11th, 2012, the Court, over objection by the plaintiffs (referred to as “Versata”), permitted the defendants (referred to as “Autodata”) to include a counterclaim for nominal damages stemming from an alleged breach of contract by the plaintiffs. This order is intended to explain the basis for that ruling. I.

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