CHESTER v. McDANIEL


504 P.2d 726 (1972)

James A. CHESTER and Maureen L. Chester, Respondents, v. Kathleen McDaniel et al., Appellants.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided December 29, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Leo Levenson, Portland, argued the cause and filed a brief for appellants.

Roger L. Meyer, of Sabin, Newcomb, Sabin & Meyer, Portland, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondents.


McALLISTER, Justice.

Plaintiffs brought this action to recover damages for fraud perpetrated by defendants in the sale to plaintiffs of one-half the shares of stock in a grocery store owned by defendants. The jury awarded plaintiffs $15,000 compensatory damages and $30,000 punitive damages. The court awarded plaintiffs an additional $6,500 as attorneys' fees. Defendants appeal. We affirm.

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