Legal Opinion
United Bilt Homes, Inc. v. Sampson
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Decided June 22, 1992No. 92-424PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Robert L. Brown, Justice.
Following a bench trial, the appellant, United Bilt Homes, Inc., was assessed compensatory damages in the amount of $12,191.28 for tortious interference with a contract and punitive damages in the amount of $5,000. United Bilt appeals on two grounds: a) there was no breach by United Bilt of its agreement with Sampson; and b) punitive damages are not available for breach of contract.
We disagree and affirm on both points.
The facts of this case involve a fire at Sampson’s house, subsequent repairs, and the use of insurance proceeds as payment for the repair work. In July…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Mason v. FunderburkSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1969
- Walt Bennett Ford, Inc. v. Pulaski County Special School DistrictSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1981
- L. L. Cole & Son, Inc. v. HickmanSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1984
- Mid-South Beverages, Inc. v. Forrest City Grocery Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1989
- Mahoney v. RobertsSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1908
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3Cited by17 opinions
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- Vowell v. Fairfield Bay Community Club, Inc.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 2001
- Brown v. TuckerSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1997
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