Deupree v. Butner

The purchasers of a townhome in Destin, Florida, sued the developers in contract and for fraud on the ground that the developers promised them that they could construct "boat slips" to their townhomes, but the state of Florida would not grant them permits to do so.

Four issues are presented on this appeal by the developer from a judgment entered in favor of the purchasers on their contract and fraud claims:(1) Was it error for the jury to award both compensatory damages for breach of contract and punitive damages for fraud under the facts of this case? (2) Was there sufficient evidence to…