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Steve Linder v. Robert McDaniel

Date: 05-26-1999

Case Number: 98-1122

Judge: Marcia Hearnsberger

Court: Circuit Court, Garland County, Arkansas

Plaintiff's Attorney: Steve Westerfield, Hot Springs, Arkansas

Defendant's Attorney: Charlie L. Rudd, Hot Springs, Arkansas

Description:
The parties rented adjacent boat stalls on Lake Hamilton. In July of 1995, McDaniel attached a battery charger to the battery of his boat and left the charger connected, unattended, while he went out of town for three or four days, during which time the battery exploded, spewing acid onto Linder's pontoon boat. Linder filed for damages claiming McDaniel was negligent.
Outcome:
Trial court found for plaintiff in the amount of $2,907.60.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Court of Appeals of Arkansas, Division I, affirmed and modified upon agreement of remittitur. See: 990 S.W.2nd 593 (Ark.App. 1999). The date shown above is the date of the appellate court decision and not the trial date. Reported by JAB.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Steve Linder v. Robert McDaniel?

The outcome was: Trial court found for plaintiff in the amount of $2,907.60.

Which court heard Steve Linder v. Robert McDaniel?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Garland County, Arkansas, AR. The presiding judge was Marcia Hearnsberger.

Who were the attorneys in Steve Linder v. Robert McDaniel?

Plaintiff's attorney: Steve Westerfield, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Defendant's attorney: Charlie L. Rudd, Hot Springs, Arkansas.

When was Steve Linder v. Robert McDaniel decided?

This case was decided on May 26, 1999.