Getelman v. Levey

Michael J. Getelman, defendant below, appeals and Burton R. Levey, plaintiff below, cross-appeals a final judgment entered upon a jury verdict holding Mr. Getelman liable for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. Numerous issues are raised on appeal and cross-appeal.

The facts are as follows. Mr. Getelman and Mr. Levey were equal beneficiaries of a land trust which owned a building in Miami. Mr. Getelman had offices in and managed the building. In the summer of 1978, they learned the City of Miami was interested in purchasing the property. However, they later learned the city did not have the…