Johnson v. Cleveland

Clark, Judge.

Defendants Johnson and Sun Hill Development Corporation were sued jointly by Cleveland in a complaint alleging fraud with a claim for both actual and punitive damages. Defendants jointly filed their answer denying the allegations of the complaint. The record recites a jury was drawn to try the case and a verdict rendered in the full amount sought. A judgment was entered upon this verdict. Defendants then filed two motions, one being to set aside the judgment and the other asking for a new trial. The trial judge entered a single order denying both of defendants’ motions. This…