Joy v. Morrison

PER CURIAM. 1

Introduction

Linda Joy appeals the trial court’s judgment entered in favor of Drs. Stephen K. Morrison and John Wordy Buckner III following a jury trial on Joy’s medical malpractice claim. 2 Joy contends the trial court should have excused a potential juror, Clarence Shirkey, for cause. The trial court did not abuse its discretion in failing to do so. The judgment is affirmed.

Joy’s argument

Joy asserts that Shirkey, based on his examination, was not a properly qualified juror to serve in this case. She maintains that during voir dire he did not recant his “strong feelings” and…