Legal Opinion
Lawrence v. Graham
Court of Special Appeals of Maryland
Decided December 30, 1975No. 988, September Term, 1974PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Mason, J,,
delivered the opinion of the Court.
The appellant, William E. Lawrence, was sued by the appellee, Roger A. Graham, in an action in trover for the conversion of a Cadillac automobile. The trial court directed a verdict for Graham on the issue of conversion and the jury awarded him $3,637.00 in compensatory damages and $1,500.00 in punitive damages. Lawrence filed an appeal from these judgments and Graham filed a cross-appeal.
According to the evidence adduced at trial, Lawrence purchased a two story building from Graham for the price of $29,000.00. As part of the purchase price,…
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