Stine v. Sanders

John Mauzy Pittman, Judge.

The appellees brought an action against the appellants alleging that appellants committed the torts of deceit and interference with a business expectancy during the purported purchase of appellees’ business by the appellant, Don Davis. After a jury trial, a verdict was returned in favor of appellees on the issue of deceit, and a judgment was entered assessing damages in the amount of $60,000 against appellant Don Davis and in the amount of $65,000 against appellant Vera Stine. The $65,000 assessed against appellant Vera Stine included $5,000 in punitive damages. From…