Teague v. York

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiffs, D. L. York and Marjorie Teague York, brought suit against Charles Teague seeking actual and punitive damages for trespass. Defendant answered the complaint and denied liability. Following a trial, the jury rendered a verdict in favor of plaintiffs and against defendant for $10,000 actual damages and $20,000 punitive damages. Defendant moved for a new trial. The motion was denied and defendant appealed. Held:

1. Defendant contends the trial court erred in failing to instruct the jury properly with regard to punitive damages. In this connection, he points…