FIRST NAT. BANK IN LIBBY v. Twombly

First National Bank of Libby (Bank) initiated an action in the Nineteenth Judicial District to recover on a delinquent promissory note executed by the Twomblys. Twomblys counterclaimed for breach of duty of good faith. The jury verdict awarded Twomblys compensatory damages of $4,000. The trial court’s judgment offset the balance due on the note, the interest accrued and attorney’s fees in favor of the Bank. Twomblys appeal. The Bank’s appeal was dismissed.

Prior to the trial, the Bank’s motion in limine to exclude any evidence of punitive damages was granted by the trial court on the grounds…