Opinion ID: 2444176
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: The Defendants' Counterclaims

Text: The defendants argue that the trial court erred by denying their motion for JNOV on their counterclaims because the jury verdict was against the weight of the evidence. The defendants' counterclaims alleged: (1) breach of contract; (2) breach of the implied duty of good faith and fair dealing; (3) unfair and deceptive business practices; and (4) intentional or negligent misrepresentation. The defendants' particular arguments concerning their counterclaims all rest upon the contention that Akwa Vista was underfinanced. There is evidence in the record, however, from which the jury could conclude that Akwa Vista was not underfinanced and had resources available to it from which it could obtain additional financing. While the defendants point to evidence in the record they claim supports their contention, their arguments go to the weight and credibility of evidence, which are beyond the scope of what the trial court can review on a motion for JNOV. With the evidence viewed in the light most favorable to Akwa Vista, the defendants cannot meet their burden of establishing that the trial court unsustainably exercised its discretion in denying their motion.