DelMedico v. Coats

Harold W. Schultz, Justice. *

This is an appeal from an order of the district court denying defendant’s motion for a new trial. Defendant contends that the trial court’s instruction that his alleged statements encouraging other parties not to report the auto accident to the police were a permissible basis for an inference of negligent driving constitutes reversible error. Defendant also challenges the court’s instructions on damages and contends the verdict was excessive. We affirm.

Plaintiffs, JoAnne and Richard DelMedico, brought this action against defendant, Paul E. Coats, for injuries and…