First National Bank of DeWitt v. Cruthis

Jim Hannah, Chief Justice.

The First National Bank of DeWitt (FNB) appeals a judgment on a jury verdict and alleges that the circuit court erred in submitting an equitable issue for decision by the jury, in denying motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and new trial, and in failing to modify the jury verdict to conform to the jury’s intent. We hold that the circuit court erred in submitting to the jury the equitable issues contained in Count I of FNB’s Amended Complaint. Our jurisdiction is pursuant to Ark. Sup. Ct. R. 1-2(a)(1) and (b)(1).

Facts

This case involves money lent by FNB…