Broome v. Watts

Burnett, Justice:

This appeal arises from an automobile wreck case. Appellants appeal the denial of their motion for a new trial, arguing that the trial judge erred in granting a jury trial to Respondent. They also appeal the judge’s granting to Respondent a setoff against the jury’s verdict. We affirm.

FACTS

As a result of an automobile accident with Traci Watts, John Broome sued Watts for personal injury, and his wife, Carol Broome, sued Watts for loss of consortium. Watts was insured by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (Nationwide) under a policy providing liability limits of…