Gonzales v. Hodsdon

SMITH, Justice.

Respondent instituted this action for and on behalf of her eleven-year-old daughter, Cynthia Rae Gonzales, for recovery of general and punitive damages incurred because of alleged lewd and lascivious acts committed by appellant upon and against the person of the child. In his answer appellant admitted committing such acts but denied that they were committed maliciously or that the child was damaged in any way. At the conclusion of a jury trial, the jury returned a verdict of $25,000 general, but no punitive, damages in favor of respondent, followed by entry of judgment thereon.…