Robinson v. Citrus Council of Girl Scouts, Inc.

There was a traffic mishap as a result of which James W. Robinson suffered personal injuries. He sued charging negligence. The jury verdict and judgment entered thereon were adverse to him. He appeals. Error being reflected, we reverse for a new trial.

Robinson had been convicted of a crime about ten years prior to trial. His counsel voluntarily made this fact known at pre-trial conference. Also, Robinson’s lawyer, with prophetic vision and as a matter of notice and commendable preparation, distributed at that time photographic copies of the Florida Supreme Court opinion reported as McArthur…