Rogers v. Peeler

OPINION

Opinion by Justice ROSS.

Tommy Peeler and Michael S. Rogers were adjoining landowners who had an ongoing boundary line dispute. Rogers shot and severely injured Peeler during a confrontation over Rogers crossing over onto Peeler’s property while riding a four-wheeler. Peeler sued Rogers for this assault, seeking compensatory and punitive damages. 1 The jury returned a verdict awarding Peeler $1,250,000.00 in damages, and the trial court rendered judgment in accordance with the jury’s verdict. Rogers appeals, complaining of the trial court’s instruction to the jury limiting his right of…