Myers v. King

COLEMAN, Chief Justice.

This is a suit for damages caused by alleged fraudulent conduct. After a trial to a jury, a judgment was entered for the plaintiff. On suggestion of the trial court a remittitur was filed. The defendant, Myers, has appealed from the judgment. The plaintiff, King, complains by cross-point of the action of the court in ordering a remittitur.

In 1964 the defendant was the sole owner of Myers Transportation Company. The plaintiff was employed by a corporation with which Myers did business and was involved with that company’s shipping problems. Myers approached King with…