Wood v. Wood

In this nuisance action, plaintiffs Michael and Nancy Wood, Richard White, Richelle, Sandra and Todd McKenney and Andrew Campbell appeal from a jury verdict in favor of defendant Marc Wood. Plaintiffs contend the jury was improperly instructed on the elements of nuisance. In addition plaintiff Michael Wood appeals a jury award against him for $1000 actual damages and $20,000 punitive damages on defendant’s counterclaim for slander, alleging there was no evidence of actual harm. Defendant cross-appeals an order granting plaintiffs injunctive relief. We affirm the nuisance judgment, reverse the…