Eddins v. O'Neil

Defendant appeals a judgment entered against him in a small claims proceeding. We affirm.

Defendant, David O’Neil, sublet an apartment which he shared with the plaintiff, Jenny Eddins, for about three and one-half months. Plaintiff brought this action to collect $243.00 from the defendant for what was allegedly his share of certain utility bills and one-half month’s rent. Following a hearing, the trial judge issued an order that the defendant owed the plaintiff $203.06 in damages.

On appeal, we must look at the evidence in the light most favorable to the prevailing party, and the effect of…