Dunsil v. Jones Chevrolet Co., Inc.

(dissenting) :

The parties agree that this is an action for fraud and deceit arising out of alleged fraudulent representations made in connection with the purchase of an automobile by the respondent. The jury returned a verdict for respondent in the amount of $800.00 actual damages and $5,800.00 punitive damages. Appellant assigns error in the admission of certain testimony, in the refusal of its motions for nonsuit and directed verdict as to both actual and punitive damages, and in the instructions to the jury.

The majority reverses solely upon the ground that the “trial judge jumbled…