Davis v. Sewell

CORNELIUS, Chief Justice.

Juan Sewell brought suit to collect fees purportedly owed him by Jerry Davis pursuant to an oral contract for boarding and training four of Davis’ quarter horses. Se-well also sought to establish and foreclose a livery stableman’s lien. Davis counterclaimed for $4,500.00 allegedly owed him by Sewell for stud fees. In a non-jury trial, the court awarded Sewell $16,000.00 and foreclosure of his lien, allowed Davis a $4,500.00 offset for breeding services, and awarded Sewell $4,000.00 attorney’s fees. Findings of fact and conclusions of law were filed.

Davis argues that…