Blades v. White Motor Credit Corp.

Plaintiff appeals from a judgment notwithstanding the verdict. He contends that there was evidence to support the jury verdict awarding him punitive damages. Defendant cross-appeals the denial of its motion for a directed verdict. We reverse on appeal and affirm on cross-appeal.

A trial court may not set aside a jury’s verdict unless it can say affirmatively that there is no evidence from which the jury could have found facts necessary to support its verdict. On appeal, we consider the evidence, including inferences, in the light most favorable to plaintiff. Brown v. J.C. Penney Co., 297 Or…