Davis v. Jefferson Savings & Loan Ass'n

SATZ, Judge.

This is an action in trespass. Plaintiff-lessee, William Davis, sued defendant-lessor, Jefferson Savings and Loan Association, for trespass to the leased premises. The jury returned verdicts on two separate counts in favor of plaintiff. Defendant appeals. We reverse and remand.

Among its many arguments, defendant argues that plaintiff failed to make a submissible case in trespass in either count. To determine submissibility, we view the evidence and permissible inferences in the light most favorable to the verdict, disregard contrary evidence and inferences and determine whether…