King v. Zimmerman

- Page 56 Robert King filed an action in the District Court for the Thirteenth Judicial District in Yellowstone County in which he alleged breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and conversion of property by defendants Robert and Connie Zimmerman and Big Z, Inc. Following a five-day jury trial, a verdict was returned for King and judgment was entered against Big Z and Connie Zimmerman. King was awarded compensatory damages for breach of contract and conversion in the amount of $9,654.24. He was awarded punitive damages in the amount of $1.00 against Big Z, and $35,000 against Connie Zimmerman, on the basis that they had acted with actual malice when they wrongfully converted Kings property. Big Z and Connie Zimmerman appeal.