William C. McBryde v. Carey Lumber Co.

McMILLIAN, Circuit Judge.

Dr. William C. McBryde appeals from a final judgment entered in the District Court 1 for the Western District of Arkansas on a jury verdict in favor of Carey Lumber Co., in a diversity action arising out of a traffic accident. For reversal appellant argues that the district court erred in denying his motions for a: (1) directed verdict, (2) mistrial because of a prejudicial and improper question, and (3) new trial based on a jury verdict contrary to the weight of the evidence. For the reasons discussed below, we affirm.

Appellant, a medical doctor, testified to the…