Citizens Bank of Moulton v. Jones

Wayne Jones sued Citizens Bank of Moulton, alleging conversion and negligence or wantonness in connection with the disbursement of proceeds from the sale of property. The case was tried before a jury, which returned a verdict in favor of Jones for $34,500, including $19,500 in compensatory damages and $15,000 in punitive damages. Citizens Bank appealed to the Supreme Court, which deflected the case to this court pursuant to § 12-2-7(6), Ala. Code 1975.

The following evidence was adduced at trial. Jones testified that in September 1987, his father-in-law, R.M. Bradford, wanted a bank loan but…