Roberts v. First-Citizens Bank and Trust Co.

LEWIS, Judge.

The issue before us is whether plaintiff was wrongfully discharged from her employment with defendant. A jury determined that she was and awarded her $300,000 in compensatory damages and $1,000,000 in punitive damages. Defendant moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (“JNOV”) and alternatively, for a new trial. Both motions were denied. Defendant appeals from the final judgment and from the order denying its motions.

We first note defendant’s violation of N.C.R. App. P. 26(g). This rule requires papers filed with this Court to be double-spaced and printed in 11 point type.…