DK Investment Co., LLC v. Inter-Pacific Development Co.

Defendants appeal from a jury verdict for plaintiff, arguing that the trial court erred in denying their motion for a directed verdict. “In reviewing a denial of a directed verdict, we will reverse only when there is a complete absence of evidence from which a jury could find the facts necessary to support the verdict.” Seidel v. Time Ins. Co., 157 Or App 556, 561, 970 P2d 255 (1998). In making that determination, we review the evidence in the light most favorable to plaintiff. Ream v. Keen, 314 Or 370, 373 n 2, 838 P2d 1073 (1992). We affirm.

In July 1996, plaintiff purchased undeveloped real…