Walter Zoomie
Shooter
Zoomie, you shouldn't have had to pay anything at ALL...but I'm glad you're satisfied with the outcome. That's what counts!
I wouldn't call what I'm feeling satisfaction. I did the best I could presenting my case. I had been preparing for this since the day of the incident.
My wife and kids are proud of me. That's all that matters to me.
The other party was woefully unprepared, looked stupid most of the time, and apparently didn't educate themselves on small claims court procedures. The judge shot down damn near all of their evidence as hearsay.
Basically, I beat myself by doing what I always do. I never spoke a lie, and I told the complete truth from the beginning, revealing too many details.
Sometimes, the truth will NOT set you free.
But...I don't have any feelings of guilt about what I did, and I don't regret shooting the dog.