Travis v. Stone

PER CURIAM. 1

This appeal arises from a wrongful death action brought in Johnson County. Paul Travis’ original action for the death of his wife was brought against three defendants: Meredith Lynne Stone, Lowell Walter Hulse, and Apex Digital TV, Inc., Hulse’s employer. Travis was awarded a verdict against Stone, but did not succeed in his claims against Hulse and Apex. Following the verdicts for Hulse and Apex in the underlying action, Travis filed a motion for new trial on the basis that one of the jurors improperly visited the scene of the accident during the course of the trial.

The circuit…