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Olive v. General Nutrition Centers, Inc.

Ruling by

Gary I. Micon

Lower Court

Los Angeles County Superior Court

Lower Court Judge

John Shepard Wiley Jr.
Prevailing party is party who recovered 'greater relief;' thus, abuse of discretion when trial court found there was no prevailing party after plaintiff recovered damages because jury awarded a 'middling sum.'



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