Spence v. Ortloff

Mike Ortloff and Ortloff Brothers Auto Restoration (collectively, Ortloff) appeal from an order of the First Judicial District Court, Lewis and Clark County, affirming the judgment of the Lewis and Clark County Justice Court, Small Claims Division (Small Claims Court) in favor of Sandra Spence (Spence) and against Ortloff in the amount of $1,024.40. We reverse.

Background

The following rendition of facts is taken from the findings of fact entered by the Small Claims Court. In May of 1994, Spence was involved in an auto accident. She had Ortloff tow her vehicle to his shop. Ortloff began repairs…