Hodnett v. Harmon

HOLMES, Judge.

The plaintiff appeals, contending that the trial court’s award of damages is inadequate.

The plaintiff sued the defendant for injuries he received when the defendant shot him in the leg. Following an ore tenus trial, the circuit court entered a judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $7,500.

As indicated, the plaintiff appeals, contending primarily that the trial court’s award of $7,500 was inadequate in light of the evidence. We affirm.

The plaintiff contends that he presented evidence establishing that he suffered a substantial injury as a result of the defendant’s assault…