Smith v. Stokes

OPINION

TACKETT, Judge:

Frank and Emily Smith appeal the judgment of the Harlan Circuit Court finding that they falsely imprisoned James Stokes and awarding him damages for the same. Stokes and his wife, Bertha, also appeal the judgment claiming that the damages awarded were insufficient and that the circuit court improperly established a boundary between their property and that of the Smiths. We reverse in part and affirm in part.

In August 1993, the Stokeses and the Smiths were embroiled in a land dispute concerning the boundaries of their respective properties. While this matter was pending…