Nosker v. Trinity Land Co.

OPINION

DONNELLY, Chief Judge.

Defendant Trinity Land Company (Trinity) appeals from the trial court’s award of $25,000.00 in damages in favor of plaintiff Kenneth Nosker (Nosker) based upon a determination that Nosker owned certain irrigation equipment which Trinity wrongfully converted to its own use. We discuss: (1) whether Nosker’s claim was barred by res judicata; (2) whether the items of irrigation equipment were fixtures; and (3) whether the trial court’s finding of conversion is supported by substantial evidence.

This case has been submitted for decision by the court following its…