Rapid Sewing Center, Inc. v. Sanders

This is an action for. the conversion of six sewing machines and two vacuum cleaners. Plaintiff alleges in its complaint that the acts of the defendant were willful, malicious and in wanton disregard of its rights. In addition to the value of:the property, the plaintiff demanded exemplary damages in the sum of . $5,000. The jury returned a verdict against the defendant for $992.50 actual damages and $2500 punitive damages.

The answer contains a general denial and also a specific denial that defendant refused to return the items set forth in the complaint. It is further alleged that the items…