Lee v. Ofield

Rayford J. Lee filed a petition for damages following an automobile collision, and the trial court entered a judgment in favor of the defendant, Noble P. Ofield. On appeal, Lee contends that the trial court erred by denying his motion to dismiss his own petition, and by denying his motion for sanctions after Ofield failed to respond to his request for admissions.

Reversed and remanded.

Rayford J. Lee filed a petition for damages, alleging that Ofield negligently operated an automobile which struck Lee’s parked car. On the day of trial, Lee asked the trial court to assess sanctions against…