Kepler v. Dolines

SPINDEN, Judge.

When James P. and Martha H. Kepler received an $800 judgment against Greg Do-lines in small claims court, Dolines filed an application for trial de novo with the circuit court. In circuit court, the Keplers amended their petition and sought $2090 in damages. Dolines responded by moving to dismiss his application for trial de novo, but the circuit court would not permit dismissal. Dolines appeals, and we reverse.

The Keplers sued Dolines in small claims court in a dispute over an air conditioner part and warranty work for a mobile home the Keplers purchased from Dolines. Because…