Hayes Oyster Co. v. Dulcich

This is an action for conversion, in which plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages. We previously reversed and remanded for a trial on plaintiffs claim against defendant Dulcich, Inc., Hayes Oyster Co. v. Dulcich, 170 Or App 219, 12 P3d 507 (2000) (“Hayes Oyster F). Plaintiff now appeals again, challenging a directed verdict in favor of defendant Dulcich, Inc., and various related and predicate evidentiary rulings. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse and remand.

In 1995, plaintiff brought this action, alleging various claims, against defendant Dulcich, Inc., its controlling…