Long-Lewis Hardware Co. v. Lightsey

The plaintiff sued the defendant Long-Lewis Hardware Company for fraud in the sale of an automobile. The jury returned a $3,000 verdict in favor of the plaintiff.

The defendant appeals, contending the evidence does not support an award of punitive damages. We find that it does and affirm.

Viewing the record with the attendant presumption, the following is pertinently revealed: In October of 1977 the plaintiff purchased a four wheel drive truck from defendant. Plaintiff was told by defendant's salesman that the truck was a demonstrator. Plaintiff subsequently discovered that the truck had been…