Hudson v. Chancey

The appellant, Lina Hudson, is appealing from a lower court judgment dismissing her counterclaim against the appellee, Jon Chancey. We affirm.

Mr. Chancey filed a small claims action against Mrs. Hudson for $193.45 on November 15, 1977. Mrs. Hudson filed an answer; however, on January 6, 1978 a default judgment was rendered against her.

On January 20, 1978 Mrs. Hudson appealed to the Dale Circuit Court demanding a jury trial. On February 22, 1978 Mrs. Hudson filed a counterclaim against Mr. Chancey for malicious prosecution.

On November 26, 1979 Mr. Chancey's motion to dismiss the counterclaim…