Landauer v. Steelman

This is an action for damages for interference with the use of an easement in Grant County. The case was tried before a jury, which returned a verdict in favor of plaintiffs for $1,800 general damages and $3,000 punitive damages. Defendant appeals from the resulting judgment.

Defendant’s primary contention on appeal is that there was not sufficient evidence to prove any substantial interference with the easement or to prove conduct of such a nature as to support an award of punitive damages.

Because of direct conflicts in this testimony it must be kept in mind that after a jury verdict in favor…