IzzyBlanche
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How in the world did the defense file for a nonsuit? If that is not out of touch, considering the outcome and the damages awarded, I am surprised. Unless that is standard courtroom scare tactics.
In criminal cases I've seen, it's a pretty standard move by the defense after the prosecution rests, a motion to dismiss because the prosecution hasn't proven its case.
I would assume a similar thing is routine in civil cases, but IANAL.