Campbell v. McClure

Opinion

KREMER, P. J.

DefendantRobert McClure, seller of a motor vehicle salvage and rebuilding business, appeals from a judgment in favor of plaintiff buyers Fred H. and Terrel A. Campbell (Campbell) after a trial by the court. The judgment orders rescission of the transaction and damages for intentional fraud: compensatory damages of $181,291.13; exemplary damages of $99,393.19; and attorneys’ and expert witness fees of $16,311.60 and $3,225, respectively. The judgment recites that the exemplary damages are for the sake of example and to punish McClure and would be reduced to $1,000 if…