Staheli v. Kauffman

STRUCKMEYER, Vice Chief Justice.

This is an appeal by Paul and Julie Staheli from an order of the Superior Court granting appellees’ motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. Judgment of the Superior Court affirmed.

This suit was brought by Paul Staheli and his wife Julie in two counts; first, for breach of contract, and, second, for fraud. After trial in the Superior Court of Maricopa County, a verdict was directed against the Stahelis on the first count and the count of fraud was submitted to the jury. The jury returned a verdict of $2,000.00 actual damages and $30,000.00 punitive…