Scott v. Green

Plaintiff, Robert A. Scott, appeals as of right from a directed verdict granted in favor of defendant, Thomas H. Green, at the conclusion of plaintiffs proofs dismissing claims of fraud and legal malpractice. On appellate review, we affirm. We adopt the recitals of fact and the conclusions contained in the dissenting opinion, except with respect to the reversal of the directed verdict regarding plaintiffs claim of fraud.

In his complaint, plaintiff includes a Count V, entitled "Fraud”, in which he alleges, among other things, as follows:__

*387"69. Defendant James Chumbley and defendant lawyer…