Sprouse v. Wentz

OPINION

This litigation arose from a series of transactions in which Sprouse and Wentz attempted to exchange their ranches along with other property and rights. The trial court ordered rescission of the ranch exchange agreement but awarded compensatory damages on other aspects of the agreement. The district court also awarded punitive damages against Sprouse.

Sprouse now appeals claiming that the punitive damage award was erroneous because it was not based on an underlying tort. Wentz cross-appeals claiming that the court should have ordered rescission of all agreements and that the court’s…