Fredrick v. Bensen Aircraft Corporation

TITUS, Judge.

Plaintiff sued defendant Bensen Aircraft Corporation for actual and punitive damages, alleging defendant had falsely represented (1) plaintiff would be its exclusive franchise dealer in Greene Coun ty, Missouri, and (2) an amateur-built gy-rocopter kit purchased by plaintiff was eligible for airworthiness certification by the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). At the close of plaintiff’s evidence the claim anent the franchise dealership was dismissed and the trial terminated when the jury returned a verdict favorable to plaintiff…