Midwest Supply, Inc. v. Waters

OPINION

By the Court,

Gunderson, J.:

In this action for damages allegedly caused by false and fraudulent representations of tax expertise, the jury favored respondents with a verdict for compensatory and punitive damages. On appeal, appellants contend (1) that there was no evidence to justify a jury instruction relating to fraud; (2) that the verdict for punitive damages improperly exceeded the amount claimed in the prayer of respondents’ original complaint; and (3) that the jury was activated by passion and prejudice in its award of punitive damages.

These contentions have no merit.

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