Hi, again,
In your dimensions settings, have you checked text placement beside the dimension line under the fit section? Even though I have this checked on my machine, it doesn't always obey and it winds up as you've shown. Then I have to drag it down. This seems to be a random occurence, sometimes it's right and sometimes not. I suppose a bug? Nah, not in ACAD.
BTW my ACAD LT is 2002, not 2003. That second cup of coffee helped.
Bob G.