Winters v. Charles Anthony, Inc.

ELLETT, Chief Justice:

Respondent was the owner of a bracelet that contained 63 emeralds and 54 pearls. She took the bracelet to appellant’s jewelry store to have it remade into a pendent. The work was completed, but before respondent could reclaim the jewelry, it was either lost or stolen. Respondent brought suit to recover the value of the jewelry and the court, sitting without a jury, entered judgment in favor of respondent for the bracelet’s appraised value of $8,180 plus costs and interest.

Appellant does not challenge its liability but appeals on the basis that the trial court’s award is…