Paris-Phoenix Corp. v. Esper

HAYS, Justice.

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court in favor of defendants/appellees, and the denial of plaintiff/appellant’s motion for a new trial. This court has jurisdiction pursuant to Rule 47(e)(5), Rules of the Supreme Court.

Plaintiff was the sublessee of certain premises owned by defendant Dwain Es-per. On or about November 20, 1972, plaintiff was evicted and thereafter commenced the present action for wrongful termination of the lease, requesting among other things a preliminary injunction and damages, including punitive damages. After a hearing on the application…