Edwards v. Odom

MARVIN, Judge.

In this action for damages inflicted by a battery, plaintiff appeals seeking to increase the $592.50 awarded by the trial court. Defendant answered the appeal to reassert his reconventional demand against plaintiff for damages for mental anguish for trespass that was also denied by the trial court. Defendant also argues that the alleged battery was legally justified and absolves him of any liability, or, if not, that damages awarded were excessive and should be reduced.

Finding no clear error in the findings of fact or abuse of discretion as to the damages awarded, we affirm.…