FREDEEN v. STRIDE


525 P.2d 166 (1974)

Marjorie A. FREDEEN, Respondent, v. Richard L. STRIDE, D.V.M., Dba Portland Dog & Cat Hospital, and Maybelle MacDonald, Appellants.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided August 8, 1974.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William L. Hallmark, Portland, argued the cause for appellants. With him on the briefs were McMenamin, Jones, Joseph & Lang, Portland.

Frank M. Ierulli, Portland, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.


BRYSON, Judge.

Plaintiff brought this action against two defendants for conversion of her dog. The trial court instructed the jury that both defendants were guilty of conversion as a matter of law. The jury returned a verdict against both defendants and awarded $500 for conversion of the dog, $4,000 for mental anguish, and $700 as punitive damages. On appeal defendants contend that the trial court erred in refusing to strike...

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