Crusselle v. Mong

Dorothy Earlene Crusselle, Appellant, challenges the trial court’s order directing a verdict in favor of Appellee, Kenneth D. Mong, on her claims for breach of fiduciary duty and undue influence as well as denying her claim for punitive damages. Appellant’s claims stem from her attempt to recoup losses on an option to purchase riverfront property she gave Appellee. We reverse the directed verdict on Appellant’s claim for breach of fiduciary duty, but otherwise affirm.

Appellant met Appellee, a ReMax Realty agent, in 2002 when selling some property in Palatka. At that time, she had over $1…