Mahan v. Watkins

Mikell, Judge.

Kenneth and Christy Mahan sued neighboring landowner Ellen Hay Watkins in connection with a retaining wall that the Mahans claimed was unsafe and encroached onto their property. The complaint was filed in magistrate court and asked for removal of the trespass, as well as damages and expenses. The magistrate court awarded the Mahans $592.50, plus $77 court costs. Watkins satisfied the judgment.

Watkins later commenced the present action against the Mahans, claiming interference with a contract for the sale of her property. In their answer, the Mahans asserted a number of…