Maddox v. Hardy

OPINION

MATTHEWS, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

This appeal involves a controversy surrounding a large fire started by Dorene Lorenz and other persons for the purpose of clearing rubbish. Russell Maddox, a next-door neighbor, sued Lorenz and other parties he thought were involved for damages the fire caused to his home-based business and property. Lorenz counterclaimed, primarily stating claims based on Maddox's behavior toward her after the fire. The superior court dismissed Lorenz's counterclaims and all of Maddox's claims except his nuisance action. At trial, the jury found in favor of Maddox and…