Loggins v. Robinson

The plaintiff, Robert Loggins, appeals from a judgment of the circuit court in favor of the defendant, Jimmy F. Robinson, d/b/a J.F.R. Auction Company ("Robinson"). At the close of the plaintiff's evidence, Robinson had moved for what he called a "judgment as a matter of law." The trial court granted that motion and entered the judgment for Robinson.

On December 29, 1997, Loggins sued Robinson in the district court, seeking $5,000 for work and labor done and materials furnished. Robinson answered, contending that Robinson had hired Loggins for a salary of $300 per week and that Robinson had…