Romine v. Labruyere

CRIST, Judge.

Automobile-motorcycle accident. Plaintiff initially sued for damages in the amount of $25,000.00 plus costs, alleging multiple fractures of his left leg and other damages as a result of defendant’s negligence.

Plaintiff’s petition was served upon defendant on October 30,1980. On November 12, 1980, defendant confessed judgment in the sum of $25,000.00 plus costs, and paid that sum into the registry of the court. On November 12, 1980, the trial court entered judgment in favor of the plaintiff and against defendant in the sum of $25,000.00 plus costs. The defendant’s filing of the…