PERKINS v. CERTA

No. 16971-CA.

469 So.2d 359 (1985)

Bill PERKINS, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. James CERTA (Cerda), Defendant-Appellant.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Second Circuit.

May 8, 1985.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Joe D. Guerriero, Monroe, for defendant-appellant.

Wright, Parker & Loftin by Daniel P. Parker, Monroe, for plaintiff-appellee.

Before MARVIN, JASPER E. JONES and SEXTON, JJ.


MARVIN, Judge.

In this action for damages intentionally inflicted, defendant appeals a judgment against him, contending that his actions were justified and alternatively, that the $2,500 damage award is excessive and should be reduced to about $250.

While the testimony conflicts about the altercation between defendant and the plaintiff, who was with defendant's estranged wife when the altercation occurred, we do not find the trial court was clearly wrong in...

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