Lefton v. Griffith

OPINION

Opinion by

KAREN ANGELINI, Justice.

David and Arthur Lefton appeal a default judgment granted in favor of Dixie Griffith. We affirm the judgment of the trial court in part and reverse and remand the judgment of the trial court in part.

BACKGROUND

Dixie Griffith leased a property owned by David and Arthur Lefton for use as a furniture store. According to Griffith, she was unable to pay her rent. The Leftons agreed to give her until November 1, 2000, to vacate. Instead of keeping their prom ise, however, they changed the locks on October 20, 2000. For eight days, they refused to give her…