Ishie v. Kelley

Steele Hays, Justice.

James Kelley was injured when his automobile was struck from behind by Angelia Ishie. Some three months later Kelley was injured again when a truck in which he was riding failed to negotiate a curve and turned over. Kelley sued Ishie for personal injuries and property damage. The jury awarded Kelley $50,000 and Ms. Ishie has appealed. We find merit in one of the assignments of error and, accordingly, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

Over Ms. Ishie’s specific objection that there was insufficient evidence of a loss of profits, the trial court submitted that issue to…