Freeman v. A. & M. Mobile Home Sales, Inc.

Goolsby, Judge:

This action by Deborah K. Freeman against the defendants, A. & M. Mobile Homes Sales, Inc., and Luann Croy, and against the appellant, Commodore Financial, formerly known as J. K. Financial, involves causes of action for fraud, violation of the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act (“SCUTPA”), and violation of the South Carolina Consumer Protection Code (“SCCPC”). The jury, so far as relevant here, awarded Freeman $5,000 in actual damages against Commodore on each of these causes of action and $40,000 in punitive damages against Commodore on the fraud cause of action alone.

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