Skipper v. McMillan

ERVIN, Judge.

Ms. Skipper appeals a judgment of damages in a direct action filed by her against her covenantors for breach of an encumbrance entered in her favor, arguing that the damages awarded were inadequate and that the court erred in failing to award her a reasonable attorney’s fee for successfully prosecuting the suit to remove the encumbrance. We affirm.

As to the damages involved for the cost of removing the encumbrance, her house, which was partially on her lot line, we find that the court’s award of $3,575.00 damages was supported by competent substantial evidence.

In its final…