Walt Bennett Ford, Inc. v. Brown

Richard B. Adkisson, Chief Justice.

Appellant, Walt Bennett Ford, Inc.., sold a car to appellee, Judy Brown. The car was represented by the salesman and by the sales slip to be a “new demonstrator.” A jury found that this representation was false and that the car had been wrecked and repaired prior to sale. The jury awarded appellee $2,000.00 compensatory damages which the Pulaski County Circuit Court reduced to $250.00 and $8,000.00 punitive damages which the circuit court allowed to stand. Appellant argues six points for reversal. Appellee cross-appeals, arguing the trial court erred in…