Leftwich v. Gaines

EDMUNDS, Judge.

Defendants, Luther Eugene Gaines (Gaines), Mary Ann Wray (Wray), and Town of Mount Airy (Mount Airy), appeal a jury verdict finding liability for fraud, unfair and deceptive trade practices, and negligent supervision. For the reasons given below, we hold that there was no error in the trial. We remand the case for further hearings as to the award of attorney fees against Gaines and for clarification on the issue of joint and several liability. We affirm all other aspects of the trial court’s judgment.

Plaintiff owned and operated a frame shop in her family home-place, which was…