Southwestern Investment Company v. Neeley

POPE, Justice.

This suit for conversion of household furniture was brought by Claude D. Neeley and wife, Beverly June Neeley, against Southwestern Investment Company. The first time this case was before us, we reversed the judgment and remanded the cause for a new trial. 430 S.W.2d 465. On retrial, the jury awarded plaintiffs $5,200.00 actual damages and $20,000.00 exemplary damages. After the Neeleys remitted a part of the actual damages, the trial court rendered judgment for $4,500.00 actual damages and $20,000.00 exemplary damages. The court of civil appeals then suggested a remittitur of…