Haynam v. Laclede Electric Cooperative, Inc.

THOMAS, Judge.

This appeal arises out of a suit for wrongful termination of electrical service. Frank and Sondra Haynam sued Laclede Electric Cooperative. At trial, the jury awarded the Haynams $945 in actual damages and $30,000 in punitive damages. Laclede filed a Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict or, in the alternative, for a New Trial. The trial court granted Laclede’s Motion for New Trial on all issues without specifying the grounds for the new trial. Both parties appealed from the trial court. The Court of Appeals, Southern District, set aside the order granting a new trial…