Moody Equipment & Supply Co. v. Union National Bank

George Rose Smith, Justice.

In this action for the wrongful death of William Dale Pryor, brought by the appellee bank as administrator, the jury’s verdict was for the defendant, Moody Equipment & Supply Company. The trial judge, however, granted the plaintiff’s motion for a new trial for misconduct of a witness for the defendant. ARCP, Rule 59(a). For reversal Moody argues that it was entitled to a directed verdict and that the trial court abused its discretion in granting a new trial. The case falls within our jurisdiction under Rule 29 (1) (o).

The complaint, among other allegations, asserted…