Jackson v. Beech Aircraft Corp.

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

This litigation arises from an aircraft accident; the pilot Dr. Joseph Jackson and his son were injured in the crash. Dr. Jackson, his wife, and son brought suit against Beech Aircraft Corporation (Beech Aircraft), the manufacturer of the plane, alleging defects in the aircraft. The jury returned a verdict in favor of defendant Beech Aircraft. The Jacksons appeal this judgment, and Beech Aircraft cross-appeals; Beech Aircraft also appeals the denial of its motion to dismiss the Jacksons’ appeal on grounds of delay in the filing of the transcript. The Jacksons’ notice…