Puckett v. Miller

*175Staton, J.

Charles Miller shot and killed Ernest Puckett, Jr.’s two coon dogs. Puckett sued Miller for the negligent destruction of his dogs. After Puckett rested his case, Miller moved for an involuntary dismissal. The trial court granted the motion. Puckett appeals. We affirm.

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Trial Rule 41(B) Motion

Puckett argues that because the trial judge granted Miller’s motion for judgment on the evidence, involuntary dismissal — Ind. Rules of Procedure, Trial Rule 41(B), the judge necessarily weighed the evidence. Puckett characterizes such weighing as harmful error. Before we reach the question of…