Wagner v. Mederacke

Joseph O. Wagner claims that by reason of fraud and false representations he was induced to loan Richard Mederacke $5,100.00. He alleged that Mederacke's wrongful actions in procuring the loan were intentional, wilful and malicious and that, therefore, he was entitled to exemplary damages in the sum of $5,000.00. Menke v. Rovin, 352 Mo. 826, 180 S.W.2d 24. At the close of the case the court found all the issues for the defendant Mederacke. Upon this appeal by Wagner it is asserted that jurisdiction is in this court by reason of the total amount involved, $5,100.00 actual damages and $5,000.00…