Armstrong v. Riggi

OPINION

By the Court,

Thompson, L:

Joe Riggi delivered his two unregistered Pomeranian dogs to the Armstrongs’ Poodle Parlor to be bathed and groomed. The dogs died while in the care of the bailee. Riggi commenced this action to recover damages alleging that the dogs were worth more than $10,000.

Before trial the Armstrongs offered to allow judgment to be taken against them for $600 together with costs then accrued. Their offer was not accepted. The cause proceeded to trial. The court found the value of the dogs to be $100 and entered judgment in Riggi’s favor for that amount. The Armstrongs then…