Judd v. Sandefer

YATES, Presiding Judge.

David Lonnie Sandefer sued Brian D. Judd, alleging negligence and wantonness *165in causing an automobile accident. Judd made an offer of judgment to Sandefer in the amount of $7,500, pursuant to Rule 68, Ala.. R. Civ. P. Sandefer did not accept the offer. Following a trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Judd, and the court entered a judgment on that verdict. Judd then moved for payment of his expenses in defending himself against Sandefer’s claims, based on Rule 68. Following a hearing, the trial court denied the motion. Judd appeals from the denial of the motion.