Lewis v. Fowler

This is an action in conversion. From a judgment entered pursuant to a jury verdict which awarded the plaintiff compensatory and punitive damages, the defendant appeals. We reverse and render a judgment for the defendant.

The defendant contends that the trial court erred in denying her motions for directed verdict at the conclusion of the plaintiff's case and at the conclusion of all the evidence, arguing: (1) conversion is not the appropriate action for the subject matter of this case; (2) the plaintiff had no general or specific right to the property and no immediate right of possession; and…