Crouter v. United Adjusters, Inc.
Oregon Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtTongue, J.
This is an action for damages for what is alleged to have been a wrongful attachment of plaintiff’s *351wages. Plaintiff appeals from a judgment for defendant notwithstanding a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff for $376 in special damages, $6,000 in general damages and $10,000 in punitive damages. Plaintiff also appeals from an alternative order for a new trial.
Among the questions presented for decision are questions going to the nature and required elements of an action for damages resulting from a wrongful attachment or garnishment, as well as the sufficiency of the evidence to establish some…
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