Daugherty v. Robinson Farms, Inc.

OPINION

DARDEN, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Bernard Daugherty appeals the trial court's judgment in favor of Robinson Farms, Inc., d/b/a Robinson Construction.

We affirm.

ISSUE

Whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying Daugherty's request for a jury trial. 1

FACTS

Daugherty, a farmer, purchased a tract of land in Knox County in 1998. Prior to Daugherty purchasing the land, it was forest reserve. In late February or early March of 1999, Daugherty and Robinson entered into a verbal agreement, whereby Robinson agreed to clear sixteen acres at a price of $2,000 per acre. As payment,…