Amy Palmer v. Margaret Sales and Unique Insurance Company

OPINION

CRONE, Judge.

Case Summary

Amy Palmer lost control of a vehicle that she was driving and swerved into Margaret Sales’s yard, causing damage. Sales filed a small claims action against Palmer. Palmer filed a request for a change of judge and a request for a jury trial, both of which were denied. Palmer conceded liability, and a bench trial was held on damages. The small claims court entered a monetary judgment for Sales in an amount equal to an estimate for repairs that she submitted into evidence.

On appeal, Palmer argues that the small claims court erred by denying her request for a…