Westmoreland County Circuit Court May 24, 1995 (Melka Marine, Inc. v. Town of Colonial Beach)

By Judge Joseph E. Spruill, Jr.

This action for breach of contract was tried before a jury which returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, Melka Marine, Inc., against the Town of Colonial Beach, in the amount of $64,755.50 and attorney’s fees of $20,000.00. Following the verdict, the Town moved (1) for judgment notwithstanding the verdict pursuant to Virginia Code § 8.