Jackson v. Hicks

738 P.2d 1037 (1987)

Richard W. JACKSON, Plaintiff, Appellant and Cross-Respondent,

v.

Artis M. HICKS, Defendant, Respondent and Cross-Appellant.

No. 20131.

Supreme Court of Utah.

June 17, 1987.

Brian Florence, Ogden, for Jackson.

William Stegall, Salt Lake City, for Hicks.

DURHAM, Justice:

Plaintiff's decedent, Derek L. Jackson, sued defendant for damages allegedly caused by an automobile accident involving the parties. After a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff, the trial court granted defendant's motion for a new trial. Plaintiff was granted an interlocutory appeal from the order granting a new…