Horner v. Byrnett

TIMMONS-GOODSON, Judge.

Jeffrey W. Byrnett (“defendant”) appeals from an order denying his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict (“JNOV”) or, alternatively, for a partial new trial on the issue of punitive damages arising out of the claim by Robert Henry Douthart (“plaintiff’) for criminal conversation. The relevant facts are not in dispute.

Plaintiff’s wife and defendant began a sexual relationship in August of 1992, which continued until June of 1993, with a brief interruption in November and December of 1992. Plaintiff’s wife became depressed when the affair ended and was…