Citizens Bank v. Routh

This appeal is the result of a judgment for fraud and misrepresentation which was rendered against the appellant in the Circuit Court of Limestone County.

Appellant (The Citizens Bank of Moulton, Alabama) contends that the jury verdict awarding damages to appellees (Donald and Mary Routh) was improper in both its form and substance. Specifically, appellant claims that the jury verdict rendered against it was improper for two reasons: (1) the form in which the jury rendered its verdict demonstrates that the jury failed to follow the instructions of the trial court; and (2) the jury's verdict…