OTTE v. RON TONKIN CHEVROLET CO.


503 P.2d 716 (1972)

Ann C. OTTE, Respondent, v. RON TONKIN CHEVROLET CO., an Oregon Corporation, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Decided December 7, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Terry W. Baker, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Tonkon, Galen & Baker, Portland.

James E. Redman, Milwaukie, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were James R. Carskadon, Jr., and Redman & Carskadon, Milwaukie.

Before O'CONNELL, C.J., and DENECKE, HOLMAN, TONGUE, HOWELL and BRYSON, JJ.


TONGUE, Justice.

This is an action for damages for fraud in the sale of an automobile by defendant, Ron Tonkin Chevrolet Co., to plaintiff. Defendant appeals from a judgment, based upon a jury verdict, for $500 in general damages and $4,500 in punitive damages. We affirm.

Defendant contends on appeal that the trial court erred in denying defendant's motions for a new trial because it appears from "special findings" by the jury that defendant suffered no actual...

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