McWilliams v. Zedlitz

Jack Holt, Jr., Chief Justice.

This appeal is from a jury verdict in favor of the appellees, Aaron and Opal Zedlitz, on their complaint against the appellant, Brian McWilliams, for willful and malicious misrepresentation (the tort of deceit) as to the need of a survey for the purchase of real property. It is claimed on appeal that the trial court erred in denying appellant’s motion for a directed verdict. In the alternative, it is argued that the verdict was against the preponderance of the evidence. Because there is substantial evidence to support the verdict, we affirm.

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