Bauer v. Adams

Plaintiffs sued their former employer for fraud. Defendant appeals from a jury verdict for plaintiffs. The jury awarded Margie A. Bauer $257.50 actual damages and $200.00 punitive damages, Marvin G. Warner $360.00 actual damages and $200.00 punitive damages, and Ward Douglas $600.00 actual damages and $200.00 punitive damages. Defendant’s sole contention is that the trial court erred in overruling his motion for a directed verdict at the close of all of the evidence. Defendant claims that there was no evidence of a present intent not to perform a future promise.

The issue to be decided is the…