Guidry v. Midgett

W. ELLIS BOND, Judge Pro Tem.

This is an action against a tenant for damages to a rent house. The trial court rendered written reasons for judgment, reciting findings of fact and awarding judgment to plaintiffs against defendant in the sum of $2,750.00. After a hearing on a motion for new trial, the court found that amount to be excessive and reduced the award to $1,250.00. No explanation was given as to what damages the award represented. Defendant appealed and plaintiff answered the appeal seeking an increase in the award.

THE FACTS

The defendant rented a house from plaintiffs near Scott,…