Burkett v. AM. GENERAL FINANCE

The defendants, Ronald E. and Charlotte Burkett, appeal from the denial of their alternative motion for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, a new trial, or for the trial court to alter, amend, or vacate a judgment. This judgment was one entered by the trial court in favor of the plaintiff, American General Finance, Inc., based on a jury's answers to special interrogatories.

We note, at the outset, that the factual background of this case is exceedingly complex; it involves numerous conveyances, numerous individuals and entities, and at least 10 transactions relating to real estate…