Judgment modified, on the law, by deleting therefrom the award of punitive damages. As so modified, judgment affirmed, with costs to respondent.
The proof in this case and the findings of fact by the trial court show that the fraud committed by defendants was not aimed at the public generally. Therefore, there can be no award of exemplary damages (Walker v Sheldon,
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