SPROUL v. FOSSI


548 P.2d 970 (1976)

Richard F. SPROUL, Respondent, v. Carl FOSSI, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided April 22, 1976.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William B. Murray, Portland, argued the cause and filed briefs for appellant.

Donald Roach, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. On the brief was John R. Sidman, Portland.


TONGUE, Justice.

This is an action for damages for fraud. The case was tried before the court, without a jury. Defendant appeals from a judgment awarding plaintiff $10,000 in actual damages and $5,000 in punitive damages. We affirm.

Defendant contends that there was insufficient evidence to establish fraud and, in particular, to prove that defendant made a promise with an intent not to perform that promise, as required to establish the fraud alleged in this...

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