Montford v. Cordell Lumber Co.

Birdsong, Judge.

The appellee, Cordell Lumber Co., Inc. ("Cordell”), brought suit against the appellant, Montford, in two counts, seeking a general judgment against Montford and a special lien against her property. The jury verdict, in its entirety, was as follows: "We the jury find in favor of the plaintiff [Cordell], and award the amount of $3,281.77. [Signature of foreman and date.]” No lien was set forth in the verdict; however, the trial judge entered judgment against the appellee in the amount of $3,281.77 and granted a special lien against her property. The appellee thereafter filed a…