Brannan Auto Parts v. Raymark Industries

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Appellee Raymark Industries brought an action for conversion of automobile parts against appellant Brannan Auto Parts, Inc., and appellants James Brannan, president of the corporation, and Johnny Glass, a corporation official. A Gwinnett County jury found for the individual defendants but against the corporate defendant, assessing actual damages of $50,000, punitive damages of $25,000, and litigation expenses of $15,000. Brannan Auto Parts, Inc., moved for a new trial on the general grounds and, upon denial of the motion, filed an appeal with this court. The following…