Legal Opinion
Maybee v. Jacobs Motor Co., Inc.
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided July 20, 1994No. 18117, 18119PublishedCited by 20 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HENDERSON, Justice.
PROCEDURAL HISTORY/ISSUES
After discovering that the used 1984 van she purchased from appellant Jacobs Motor Company had a 1966 engine in it, Johnie Maybee commenced this action alleging negligent misrepresentation, fraud and deceit. In a memorandum ruling issued September 9, 1991, the trial court summarily dismissed the negligence claim, but not her fraud and deceit claim.
Following a June 1992 trial, the jury returned a verdict for Maybee, awarding compensatory damages of $14,700.00 and punitive damages of $75,000.00. Jacobs Motor, denied a directed verdict during trial,…
2Cases cited19 opinions
- Gasoline Products Co. v. Champlin Refining Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1931
- Garrett v. BankWest, Inc.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1990
- Lytle v. MorganSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1978
- Sander v. Geib, Elston, Frost Professional Ass'nSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1993
- Taggart v. Ford Motor Credit Co.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1990
14 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by20 opinions
- Matter of Certif. of Questions of LawSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1996
- Berry v. RisdallSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1998
- Richey v. PatrickWyoming Supreme Court · 1995
- State v. ShawSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2005
- Olson v. JuddSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1995
15 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.