Cogdill v. Watson

Sanders, Chief Judge:

Respondent Gary A. Cogdill brought this action alleging fraud, breach of contract, negligence, gross negligence and recklessness and unfair trade practices by appellant Jerry L. Watson while acting as an agent and broker in connection with the sale of a business. The jury returned a general verdict for actual and punitive damages. We affirm.

I

We first consider the exceptions of Mr. Watson by which he asserts error by the trial judge in allowing the lawyer representing Mr. Cogdill to ask him certain questions regarding previous law suits brought against him.

Mr. Cogdill’s…