Webber

This case was submitted to the jury on a seventh cause of action alleging that defendants conspired to intentionally interfere with a contractual relationship. Agreeing with plaintiff, Donald G. Webber, the jury returned a special verdict in his favor.

The subsequent judgment awarded plaintiff Webber the sum of $1,254,946 in general damages against defendants Inland Empire Investments, Inc. (Inland), James P. Previti and Forecast Corporation, plus $50,000 in punitive damages against defendant Inland, and $50,000 in punitive damages against defendant Forecast Corporation, plus interest. Four other defendants were found not liable and were awarded their costs.

Defendants Inland, James P. Previti and Forecast Corporation appealed the judgment which was entered on the special verdict on April 16, 1997.

Plaintiff Webber then filed a cross-appeal from the “portion of [the] judgment which incorporates the order granting summary judgment of defendants as to the sixth cause of action . . . on a promissory note . . . .”

In consolidated case No. E021506, plaintiff Webber filed an appeal from an order granting attorney fees to defendants in the sum of $15,429.69 as to Forecast…