Lewis v. Devils Lake Rock Crushing Co.

This is an action for general and punitive damages arising out of defendants’ conversion of a 6,000-gallon storage tank belonging to plaintiff. Following a jury trial, plaintiff was awarded $500 in general damages against the defendants jointly, and punitive damages of $3,000 against defendant Mallory, $1,500 against defendant Morris, and $1,500 against the defendant corporation. Defendants appeal.

The evidence produced at trial was often conflicting and sometimes confusing. However, since the jury’s verdict demonstrates that these conflicts were resolved in favor of plaintiff, the facts are…