Shepherd v. Shepherd

MORRIS, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff argues, by her sole assignment of error, that the trial court erred in granting defendant’s motion for a directed verdict at the close of plaintiffs evidence. Defendant responds that plaintiffs cause of action in tort is barred by the statute of limitations for relief on the ground of fraud, and by the doctrine of unclean hands; that the parties voluntarily settled their differences via a binding accord and satisfaction or compromise; and that plaintiff failed to demonstrate that she suffered actual damages as a consequence of any wrongful conduct of defendant.…