Texas Judge Awards $1,231.57 in Vehicle Property Damage
One driver filed a lawsuit against another driver after a motor vehicle accident. The lawsuit also involved a separate incident where the defendant allegedly damaged the plaintiff's vehicle on private property. The plaintiff sought compensation for vehicle repairs and legal costs. After initial service issues and an appeal from a lower court, a bench trial was held. The court awarded the plaintiff damages and court costs.
Case Information Updated: October 2025
Case Outcome
- Outcome
- Verdict-Plaintiff
- Amount
- $1,231
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Resolved
- 2016
Injury & Accident Details
- Injury Type
- Other
- Accident Type
- Other
- Case Type
- Motor Vehicle Negligence
Settlement Context
This verdict-plaintiff of $1,231 is below the median of $14,473 for other cases resolved by verdict-plaintiff. The typical range is $4,770 to $42,056, based on 190 cases in our database.
Case Overview
A plaintiff filed a lawsuit against a defendant concerning two alleged incidents of vehicle damage. The first, a motor vehicle accident on February 12, 2015, was attributed to the defendant, who the plaintiff also claimed was uninsured. On June 5, 2015, the defendant allegedly damaged the plaintiff's vehicle on their property, reportedly claiming an intentional right to do so. The plaintiff sought compensation for vehicle repair costs, attorney's fees, and court costs.
The Justice Court, on November 23, 2015, issued a judgment for the plaintiff, awarding $1,000 in damages and $119 in court costs, and denying the defendant's counterclaim. The defendant appealed this decision on December 4, 2015, filing a Statement of Inability to Pay. The court authorized the defendant's *in forma pauperis* appeal, moving the case to the County Civil Court at Law No. Four.
On May 23, 2016, the County Civil Court at Law No. Four held a non-jury trial. The court subsequently issued a final judgment in the plaintiff's favor, awarding $1,231.57 in general damages. The case concluded as a plaintiff win.
Understanding This Case
- This case went to trial and resulted in a jury verdict. Verdicts can yield higher awards but carry the risk of receiving nothing if the jury rules against the plaintiff.
- This case was resolved in Harris County, Texas. Local jury tendencies, judge assignments, and regional economic conditions all influence case outcomes in this jurisdiction.
- Resolved in 2016, this case reflects the legal and economic conditions of that period, including medical costs, insurance practices, and jury award trends at the time.
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