Wampler v. Palmerton

This is an action in tort for damages for humiliation, embarrassment, loss of reputation and credit rating, which is claimed to have resulted from interference by defendants with a contract between plaintiff and Diamond Lake Lumber Company (Diamond Lake). The defendants Newman and Palmerton appealed from a judgment of $72,500 in favor of plaintiff after a jury trial.

One of defendants’ assignments of error is the court’s denial of their motion for a directed verdict. They contend there is insufficient evidence to substantiate a cause of action against them. The facts stated in the manner most…