Headley v. Williams

HUNTER, Judge.

Charlene R. Headley (“plaintiff”), as Administratrix of the Estate of Larry Stephen Headley (“Headley”), appeals from a directed verdict entered against her on 19 November 2002. Jennifer Lynn Williams (“defendant”) cross-appeals from the denial of her motion to be awarded the costs of the action. Because plaintiff presented sufficient evidence to withstand a directed verdict, we reverse and remand.

On 20 June 2000, plaintiff filed a complaint alleging the wrongful death of Headley, plaintiffs husband, caused by defendant’s negligence. Prior to beginning the trial of this case on…