Legal Opinion
Hibschman Pontiac, Inc. v. Batchelor
Indiana Supreme Court
Decided May 13, 1977No. 3-1073A128, 577S312PublishedCited by 106 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGivan, C.J.
Batchelor brought an action for breach of contract and oppressive conduct by Hibschman Pontiac, Inc. and General Motors Corporation. A trial before a jury resulted in a verdict for Batchelor and against Hibschman Pontiac and General Motors Corporation in the amount of $1,500.00. Further, the jury assessed punitive damages against Hibschman Pontiac, Inc. in the amount of $15,000.00.
The Court of Appeals, Third District, reversed the grant of punitive damages. See 340 N.E.2d 377. Batchelor now petitions for transfer.
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