Wansley v. Brent

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Victoria Brent filed suit against Lisa Wansley in the County Court of Hinds County for personal injuries arising from a car accident. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Brent in the sum of $55,000. Wansley appealed, and the Circuit Court of Hinds County affirmed the judgment. Wansley again appealed, and her appeal was deflected to this Court. Here, Wans-ley argues that the trial court erred when it refused to instruct the jury on comparative negligence. We find reversible error and remand for a new trial.

FACTS

¶ 2. On August 10, 2006, Brent left her office…