Kieser v. Southeast Properties

MILLER, Chief Justice.

[¶ 1.] Kenneth, Gladys and Jeff Kieser (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Kies-ers”) appeal the trial court’s grant of summary judgment on their claims for defamation and breach of contract against Southeast Properties and the trial court’s ruling prohibiting the mention of those claims at the subsequent jury trial. By notice of review, Southeast Properties appeals the trial court’s refusal to submit the issue of punitive damages on its claim of wrongful conversion to the jury and the trial court’s award of prejudgment interest to Kiesers. We affirm on all issues.

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