Dunsil v. Jones Chevrolet Co., Inc.

Gregory, Justice:

In this action for fraud and deceit Jones Chevrolet appeals from a jury verdict awarding Dunsil $800.00 actual, and $5,800.00 punitive, damages. Jones assigns error to the trial judge’s (1) refusal to grant a nonsuit or direct a verdict for Jones, (2) submission of the issue of punitive damages to the jury, and (3) charge to the jury. We find no error as to the first two points but reverse on the third.

Dunsil bought a used car from Jones. She told the salesman she did not want a “wrecked” car because she already had one. He replied in essence that he had a good car. Dunsil…