Hawkins v. Kourlias

James Kourlias received a jury verdict upon *160his counterclaim in the sum of $13,100.00. Roland O. Hawkins is appealing the verdict rendered against him and contends:

1) That the verdict is excessive;

2) That the verdict is not supported by sufficient evidence; and

3) That the verdict is contrary to law.

We affirm the verdict and judgment of the trial court in the opinion that follows:

James Kourlias, a seventy-five year old retired fruit peddler, offered his home for sale. Roland O. Plawkins, an operating engineer, offered him $10,000.00 and a life estate in the upstairs apartment with kitchen…