Opinion ID: 1674262
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 30

Heading: was the trial court manifestly in error in cutting the corsons' damages in half when the proof of loss of wages was undisputed?

Text: The Corsons argue that the testimony of Jim Preston and James Marsh established damages in the amount of $156,935.00 for lost after-tax income. As discussed previously, Jim Corson prevented Jim Preston from offering him a job by stating that he could not accept a position out of state immediately because of legal problems with his house. There was no evidence that he could not sell his house because of the liens in existence at the time. James Marsh's testimony was therefore irrelevant and should not have been admitted. The chancellor did err, but the error was an award of damages at all rather than an award in an amount less than requested. In light of our disposition of previous issues, this issue is moot.