Smith v. Direct Media Corp.

Ruffin, Judge.

Direct Media Corporation (“Direct Media”) sued Lance Smith d/b/a Lance Smith, P.C. for breach of contract. Following a bench trial, the court rendered a judgment in favor of Direct Media. Smith appeals, asserting that the trial court erred in finding in favor of Direct Media. We disagree and therefore affirm.

Appeals from bench trials, where the trial judge sits as the trier of fact and has the opportunity to assess the credibility of the witnesses, are reviewed under the clearly erroneous standard. Under this standard, we will not disturb a trial court’s findings of fact if…