SIMMONS v. STRICKLAND

No. 2010-CA-01189-COA.

76 So.3d 178 (2011)

Melissa SIMMONS, Appellant v. Chrissy STRICKLAND, Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Mississippi.

November 29, 2011.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

J. Tyson Graham , Columbus, attorney for appellant.

J. Douglas Ford , Tupelo, attorney for appellee.

EN BANC.


GRIFFIS, P.J., for the Court:

¶ 1. Chrissy Strickland filed a complaint against Melissa Simmons and asserted claims for alienation of affection and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Chrissy and awarded $87,500 in compensatory damages and $500 in punitive damages. On appeal, Melissa argues that: (1) the jury's verdict on liability is against the overwhelming weight of the evidence; (2) the trial judge erred when...

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