Lauer v. Scott

The appellant in this motor tort case, while endeavoring to pass the appellee’s vehicle, ran off the road onto the shoulder and upon attempting to re-enter the roadbed, collided with the side of the appellee’s vehicle, causing her injury. The trial judge granted appellee’s motion for a directed verdict on the issue of liability and permitted the jury to decide only the question of damages. The jury returned a verdict in appellee’s favor in the amount of $20,000.00. This appeal followed entry of judgment in the case.

We find no merit in appellant’s contention that with the exception of cases…