Leigh Gomer v. Altha/Ann Steinlage, Donald Davis and Ruby Davis

OPINION

EVELYN V. KEYES, Justice.

Leigh Gomer sued appellees, Donald Davis, Ruby Davis, and Ann Steinlage (collectively, “Davis”), for conversion of a purebred poodle. During a bench trial, the trial court rendered a directed verdict in favor of Davis and imposed $5,000 in sanctions against Gomer and her attorney for bringing a frivolous lawsuit. In two issues, Gomer contends that (1) the trial court erred in granting a directed verdict because she presented legally sufficient evidence that she owned the dog and (2) the trial court erroneously imposed sanctions.

We vacate the imposition of…