Legal Opinion

Davis v. Sykes

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided January 15, 2004No. A03A1687PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Ruffin, Presiding Judge.

Lisa Davis sued Vickie Sykes for injuries she sustained in an automobile collision, which she contends was caused by Sykes’ negligence. The case went to trial, and after Davis rested, Sykes moved for a directed verdict, arguing that Davis had failed to present any evidence of negligence. In the alternative, Sykes asserted that Davis failed to establish a claim of property damage. The trial court agreed and granted Sykes’ motion, and this appeal ensued. Finding no error, we affirm.

1. “A directed verdict is authorized only when there is no conflict in the evidence on any…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Smith v. MoricoCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
  2. Lucas v. LoveCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1999
  3. Kieffer v. LintonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1990
  4. Stokes v. CantrellCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1999

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Morton v. Horace Mann InsuranceCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2006
  2. WERNER ENTERPRISES, INC. v. LambdinCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2011
  3. Turner v. MastersCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2010
  4. Smith v. WilliamsDistrict Court, S.D. Alabama · 2018

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