Smithson v. Parker

Smith, Judge.

Lynda Parker brought suit against Susan Smithson, alleging breach of contract, fraud, and intentional infliction of emotional distress in connection with Smithson’s sale to her of a wedding dress. Her complaint sought compensatory and punitive damages. Smithson answered, and the case was tried by a jury, which found in favor of Parker in the amount of $1,625.80 compensatory damages and *134$10,000 punitive damages. Judgment was entered on the verdict, and Smithson filed this appeal, contending that the trial court erred in denying her motion for directed verdict and in its charge to…