Ryan v. Reynolds

SAM BIRD, Judge.

Eugene Ryan appeals a decision of the Pulaski County Circuit Court awarding Debra Reynolds judgment for $1,334.50. We reverse the court’s decision and remand with instructions to enter judgment in favor of Ryan.

Ryan filed a complaint in the small claims division of Sherwood Municipal Court against Reynolds for unpaid rent of $641. Reynolds did not file an answer. However, she appeared at the hearing, and at the close of the hearing, the municipal judge awarded Reynolds a judgment against Ryan for $125 plus eight percent interest. Ryan appealed to circuit court.

At the trial in…