Ryker v. Fisher

Tom Glaze, Justice.

Appellant and appellee have interests in adjoining tracts of land and share a common fence. Appellee was growing watermelons on his leased land, while appellant was raising cattle on her tract. In July 1984, cattle entered appellee’s land, and destroyed his existing crop of watermelons. Appellee brought suit, alleging the appellant was negligent in “failing to keep up” her cattle. The jury found in appellee’s favor and awarded him $7,000.00. For reversal of that verdict, appellant contends on appeal that the trial court erred by (1) admitting photographs into evidence that…