Wickliffe v. Fletcher Jones of Las Vegas, Inc.

OPINION

The instant appeal arises out of the conversion of an automobile. Appellant Rose E. Wickliffe brought an action against respondent Fletcher Jones of Las Vegas, Inc., doing business as Fletcher Jones Chevrolet (Fletcher Jones) for the tortious conversion of an automobile. Although the jury awarded appellant compensatory damages, the trial court precluded the jury from considering appellant’s claim for punitive damages. In our view, this was error. Accordingly, we remand the case to afford appellant an opportunity to present her claim for punitive damages.

In September, 1978, appellant…