Coffey v. Stephens

Spencer, J.:

This is an action for damages sustained in an automobile accident. Trial to a jury was conducted on the issue of whether defendant was estopped from relying on the bar of the two-year statute of limitations. At the close of all of the evidence, defendant moved for a directed verdict. Ruling was reserved and the matter was submitted to the jury, which returned a verdict that plaintiff was not entitled to rely on the doctrine of equitable estoppel for the reason that “[substantial evidence was not provided that the plaintiff was lulled into a false sense of security.” Following a…