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Robert E. Rone and Mariella C. Rone v. Hillcrest Center, Inc., et al.

Date: 08-01-1997

Case Number: CV-93-001021

Judge: Douglas I. Johstone

Court: Circuit Court of Mobile County

Plaintiff's Attorney: David P. Broome, Mobile, Alabama and Forrest S. Latta and J. Robert Trunipssed
of Peirce, Ledyard, Latta & Wadsden, P.C., Mobile, Alabama.

Defendant's Attorney: Forrest S. Latta and W. Pemble DeLashmet of Pierce, Carr, Alford,
Ledyard & Latta, P.C., Mobile,
Alabama and Michael A. Worel of Cunningham, Bounds, Yance,
Crowder & Brown, Mobile,
Alabama.

Description:
Breach of contract - The Rones sued, alleging that Seibert, by intentional or reckless
misrepresentations, fraudulently induced the rose to lease space in a commercial building owned by
Hillcrest Center III, Ltd. The Ronse sought money damages and recission of the lease contract. The
defendants denied the allegations of the complaint and asserted the affirmative
defense of estoppel.
Outcome:
Verdict for Plaintiffs for $47,000 in actual damages and $200,000 in punitive
damages.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
The date shown above is the date of the decision of the Alabama Supreme Court's
decision affirming the judgment of the trial court on the actual damages awarded but
reducing the punitive damages to $94,000. See: 711 So.2d 901 (Ala. 1997).

About This Case

What was the outcome of Robert E. Rone and Mariella C. Rone v. Hillcrest Center, ...?

The outcome was: Verdict for Plaintiffs for $47,000 in actual damages and $200,000 in punitive damages.

Which court heard Robert E. Rone and Mariella C. Rone v. Hillcrest Center, ...?

This case was heard in Circuit Court of Mobile County, AL. The presiding judge was Douglas I. Johstone.

Who were the attorneys in Robert E. Rone and Mariella C. Rone v. Hillcrest Center, ...?

Plaintiff's attorney: David P. Broome, Mobile, Alabama and Forrest S. Latta and J. Robert Trunipssed of Peirce, Ledyard, Latta & Wadsden, P.C., Mobile, Alabama.. Defendant's attorney: Forrest S. Latta and W. Pemble DeLashmet of Pierce, Carr, Alford, Ledyard & Latta, P.C., Mobile, Alabama and Michael A. Worel of Cunningham, Bounds, Yance, Crowder & Brown, Mobile, Alabama..

When was Robert E. Rone and Mariella C. Rone v. Hillcrest Center, ... decided?

This case was decided on August 1, 1997.