Roebuck v. Valentine-Radford, Inc.

HANNA, Judge.

The trial court directed a verdict at the close of the plaintiffs evidence on his claims for breach of contract and § 290.110, RSMo 1994, quantum meruit, negligence, and punitive damages. The court submitted plaintiffs claims for conversion and fraud. The jury found in defendants’ favor on the two claims submitted. On appeal, the plaintiff contests the trial court’s granting defendants’ directed verdict and the admission of certain evidence.

The defendant, Valentine-Radford, Inc., (V-R) is engaged in the advertising business with offices in Kansas City. The defendant Mark Spence…