Spence v. Howell

TROUT, Justice.

This is an appeal arising from a failed venture to develop a Christian retreat near Riggins, Idaho. Suit was instituted with allegations of breach of contract, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress and violation of racketeering statutes. Ultimately, the jury awarded the plaintiffs $103,395 for the fraud and breach of contract claims, $200,000 for intentional infliction of emotional distress, and $300,000 in punitive damages. After the trial court ruled on post-trial motions for a new trial and JNOV, this appeal and cross-appeal were brought.

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BACKGROUND

Charles and…