Meyer v. Ford Motor Co.

BRAY, J. *

Defendant appeals from a judgment in favor of plaintiff for $53,500 compensatory and $100,000 punitive damages, and from an order denying its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

Questions Presented

1. Authority of Ford’s agents to make promises.

2. No evidence that plaintiff justifiably relied on the alleged false promises.

3. Damage or injury resulting from reliance.

4. Measure of damages.

5. Inflammatory evidence and argument concerning two dealers (punitive damages).

Record

Plaintiff seeks damages for the termination by defendant of his Ford agency at Elk Grove. The…