Bailey v. Gilbert

This cause came on to be heard upon an appeal from the Court of Common Pleas of Fayette County.

On May 24, 1983, appellee, George R. Bailey, filed suit against defendant Morrison Gilbert based upon Gilbert’s alleged fraud and other misconduct as a real estate licensee. On March 6, 1984, the trial court awarded appellee $28,085 in compensatory damages and $25,000 in punitive damages. After appellee initiated collection efforts against Gilbert, appellee filed an application against defendant-appellant, the Ohio Superintendent of Real Estate, for recovery from the Real Estate Recovery Special…