Rigg v. New World Pictures, Inc.

Sognier, Judge.

New World Pictures, Inc. brought suit against John L. “Jack” Rigg seeking, inter alia, recovery of sums wrongfully converted by Rigg. Rigg counterclaimed asserting he was a partner of New World Pictures and thus was entitled to an accounting. The trial court directed a verdict in favor of New World Pictures on Rigg’s counterclaim and the jury returned a verdict in favor of New World Pictures awarding actual and exemplary damages and attorney fees. The trial court denied Rigg’s motion for a new trial and Rigg appeals.

Appellant and appellee signed an agreement in April 1975,…