Orallo v. DeVera

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

BURNS, J.

Plaintiff-Appellant appeals a jury verdict in favor of defendant-appellee.

Plaintiff contends (1) that the court erred in not granting plaintiff’s motion for directed verdict; (2) that the evidence is insufficient to support a verdict in defendant’s favor; and (3) that parts of the verdict were inconsistent with each other. We disagree and affirm.

In 1971 plaintiff and her husband wanted to purchase a house and lot situate at 2609 Kalihi Street for $67,000.00. They had $25,000.00 cash available. They wanted to borrow the remaining $42,000.00 but were unable to…