Ellis v. Ellis

COOPER, Judge.

This is an appeal from a judgment for the appellee, defendant below, in an action for intentional trespass. The question presented herein is whether the trial court erred in allowing the appellee to introduce evidence with respect to his reputation for truth and honesty. On review, we find that the trial court so erred and reverse and remand.

In February of 1979, the appellants, Lomer Ellis, Sr., Irene Ellis, and Lomer Ellis, Jr., filed this action against the appellee, Howard Ellis, for intentional trespass. Specifically, the appellants alleged that in October of 1977, the…