Steele v. Victory Savings Bank

Cureton, Judge:

Harriet Steele sued Victory Savings Bank for negligence, breach of a fiduciary duty, conversion, fraud, and unfair trade practices resulting from the bank’s handling of a cashier’s check. The trial court directed a verdict for Steele on her breach of fiduciary duty and conversion causes of actions. The jury returned a verdict for $8,000.00 actual and $4,000.00 punitive damages. The bank appeals. We reverse and remand.

In ruling on Steele’s directed verdict motions, the trial court and this court on appeal are required to view the evidence and all reasonable inferences that can…