Janes v. Country Escrow Service

OPINION

HATHAWAY, Judge.

This controversy has been before us previously and we remanded for a new trial on the issues of breach of contract and conversion. Country Escrow Service v. Janes, 121 Ariz. 511, 591 P.2d 999 (App.1979). The breach of contract count was dismissed and trial proceeded on the remaining issue, the Janes’ claim for conversion. The jury returned a verdict in their favor in the sum of $7,741.29 compensatory damages, and $110,-000 punitive damages. Motions for judgment n.o.v., or in the alternative, for new trial, were denied and this appeal followed.

Appellant Edward Chesin…