Taylor v. Southern Pacific Transportation Co.

CAMERON, Justice.

On 6 February 1979, a jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, Dennis Taylor, in a cause of action alleging that the defendants, Southern Pacific Transportation Company and Wilber L. Biggerstaff, had negligently caused the wrongful death of Taylor’s wife. The jury found Southern Pacific liable for $7,000 in compensatory damages and $200 in exemplary damages. At the same time, the jury found Bigger-staff not liable. On 6 April 1979, the trial court issued an order granting a new trial to Taylor against both defendants on all issues. The trial court based its decision…