Pence v. Jarrett

CONOVER, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant Rebecca A. Pence (Pence) appeals the Clinton County Court’s judgment entered after a small claims hearing.

We reverse and remand for a new trial. ISSUES

This appeal presents the following issues:

1. Whether the damages awarded Pence by the trial court were inadequate since her evidence showed the cost to repair her vehicle was substantially greater than the court’s award.

2. Whether the trial court’s judgment is contrary to the statutes and rules of this State governing the trial of small claims cases.

FACTS

Defendant-appellee Susan C. Jarrett (Jarrett) and her…