Ready v. Barfield, Unpublished Decision (5-25-2006)

Accelerated Docket

JOURNAL ENTRY AND OPINION

{¶ 1} Plaintiff-appellant, John Ready ("Ready"), appeals the trial court's denial of his motion for prejudgment interest. Ready argues that the trial court abused its discretion when it denied the motion without first holding a hearing. For the following reasons, we affirm the decision of the trial court.

{¶ 2} This case arises out of an automobile accident that occurred on June 13, 2001, between Ready and defendant-appellee, Nikole Barfield ("Barfield"). Ready filed a complaint and Barfield admitted liability. The case proceeded to trial and the jury…