Clifton v. Gillis

Birdsong, Judge.

Clifton appeals from an adverse judgment on Gillis’ claims for conversion of Gillis’ property, malicious prosecution, and malicious use and abuse of process. The trial court set off $300 owed by Gillis and awarded Gillis $2,330 in actual damages and $3,000 in punitive damages.

No transcript of the proceedings was filed with the record on appeal. The record shows this appeal arises from the second trial of the case. Clifton failed to appear in the first trial, and Gillis was awarded judgment for $2,330 in actual damages and $7,000 in punitive damages.

Subsequently, Clifton filed…