Opinion ID: 1533843
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Other Points for Reversal

Text: Because we have reversed the judgment with respect to bad faith, we need not address State Auto's other points regarding that claim. As for the other arguments mounted by State Auto relating to the judgment for breach of contract, we find no basis for reversing the denial of State Auto's motion JNOV for reasons already stated. Nor do we agree that the verdict and judgment are clearly against the preponderance of the evidence so as to warrant a new trial under Ark. R. Civ. P. 59(a)(6). State Auto does contend that it was error for the trial court to allow the Swaims to amend their pleadings to conform to the proof under Ark. R. Civ. P. 15(b), when the loss claims had not all been presented to State Auto. We do not agree with State Auto's premise. Drenda Swaim testified that all losses were presented to State Auto adjusters, and we have no reason to discard her testimony. We are also mindful of the fact that the jury's damage award for breach of contract ($28,500) was less than the amount either claimed by the Swaims ($31,226.65) or proven at trial ($32,299.68). This point does not merit reversal.