Four "S" Alliance, Inc. v. American National Bank & Trust Co.

The trial court found defendants to be liable to plaintiffs for deceit and misrepresentation, and it awarded judgment to plaintiffs in the amount of $20,663.87. The trial court also dismissed defendants’ counterclaim for rent. On appeal defendants contend that the judgment was beyond the scope of the pleadings; that the evidence revealed the plaintiffs did not rely on any misrepresentation; and that punitive damages were improperly awarded. Defendants also maintain that plaintiffs were liable for rent. The facts reflected by the findings of the trial judge are as follows.

William and Peter…