Pearson v. First National Bank of Martinsville

CHIPMAN, Judge.

Plaintiff/mortgagor Donovan Pearson (appellant) brought this action against defendant/mortgagee First National Bank (appellee) for breach of contract and interference with contractual relationships. At the close of the plaintiff’s evidence, in a trial to a jury, the Bank moved for a directed verdict (judgment on the evidence) arguing the plaintiff failed to prove a breach of any contractual obligation and failed to prove damages. The Bank’s motion was granted and this appeal follows.

Affirmed.

ISSUES

The primary issue for our consideration is whether the court properly withdrew…