Stacey v. Caldwell

Sognier, Judge.

Carolyn Caldwell brought suit against Westin Stacey seeking damages for injuries she incurred when the automobile she was driving was struck from behind by Stacey’s vehicle. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Caldwell on the issue of liability and awarded her compensatory damages, but found in favor of Stacey during the bifurcated trial on the issue of punitive damages. The trial court denied Stacey’s motion for a new trial and this appeal ensued.

1. Appellant contends the trial court erred by admitting testimony that on the day of the accident, appellant was arrested for…