Freeman v. Lawson

MAUS, Judge.

By Count I of their petition, plaintiffs Arthur Freeman and June Freeman (the Freemans) alleged defendant Arthur “Buck” Lawson (Lawson), on separate occasions, shot two of their bulls and prayed for double damages as provided in § 537.330. By Count II the Freemans sought an injunction to enjoin Lawson from shooting or otherwise harming any other animals owned by them. Lawson filed a counterclaim for damages resulting when the Freemans’ Simmental bull allegedly ran into his truck. In a jury-waived trial, the trial court found the issues in favor of the Freemans. Upon Count I it…