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Barbara Coping v. Sear Roebuck & Co.

Date: 06-28-2002

Case Number: 2001-RCCV-216

Judge: Unknown

Court: Superior Court, Richmond County, Georgia

Plaintiff's Attorney: John Andrew Tisdale, Law Office of J. Andrew Tisdale, Evans, Georgia and Randolph Frails, Law Office of Randolph Frails, Augusta, Georgia

Defendant's Attorney: George R. Hall and James S.V. Weston of Hull, Towill, Norman, Barrett & Salley, Augusta, Georgia

Description:
Malicious prosecution claim by Barbara Coping who was accused by Sears Roebuck loss prevention manager Ronald Wisham of stealing a shipment of draperies worth $5,000.00.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $15,000 in compensatory damages and $250,000 in punitive damages.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Barbara Coping v. Sear Roebuck & Co.?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $15,000 in compensatory damages and $250,000 in punitive damages.

Which court heard Barbara Coping v. Sear Roebuck & Co.?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Richmond County, Georgia, GA. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Barbara Coping v. Sear Roebuck & Co.?

Plaintiff's attorney: John Andrew Tisdale, Law Office of J. Andrew Tisdale, Evans, Georgia and Randolph Frails, Law Office of Randolph Frails, Augusta, Georgia. Defendant's attorney: George R. Hall and James S.V. Weston of Hull, Towill, Norman, Barrett & Salley, Augusta, Georgia.

When was Barbara Coping v. Sear Roebuck & Co. decided?

This case was decided on June 28, 2002.