Thomas v. Siddiqui

BENTON, Judge.

On June 12, 1990, James L. Thomas sued Jawed H. Siddiqui, alleging criminal conversation and alienation of affection. The trial court directed a plaintiffs verdict on the claim of criminal conversation; the jury then assessed $1 in actual damages and $50,000 in punitive damages. The circuit judge later granted a judgment notwithstanding the ver-*741diet, finding punitive damages not submissi-ble. A defendant’s verdict was returned on alienation of affection.

Both parties initially appealed. This Court granted transfer prior to the court of appeals’ opinion. Rule 83.06. This Court…