Wells v. Smith

McGRAW, Justice:

Arthur and Roberta Wells appeal two orders of the Circuit Court of Hancock County, one granting the motion of the appellee, John Settimio, to set aside a verdict awarding $10,000 punitive damages to the appellants, and one denying the appellants’ motion for a new trial and for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. The appellants contend that the verdict against Settimio was improperly struck by the trial court. They pray that the judgment against Settimio be reinstated, or in the alternative, that they be granted a new trial on the issue of Settimio’s liability. We find that…