Stevens v. Courville

OPINION

WINDHAM, Associate Justice.

Summary

This small claims case arises from a minor accident on Mission Dam Road on August 6, 2003. Plaintiff had judgment for $1,077.03 and costs. Defendant’s counter claim was, by necessary implication, disallowed. Defendant appeals.

Both vehicles had left the scene by the time the police investigated and prepared a report. The trial was marred by the failure of the recording system to pick up *24the beginning of the proceedings so that it cannot be determined if the witnesses were sworn and a key witness is not identified in the transcript.

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