Jewell v. Dyer

Plaintiffs appeal from a jury verdict for defendants in an action for personal injury and loss of consortium. We affirm.

Joyce Jewell, the plaintiff, was involved in a motor vehicle accident with defendant William Jennings Dyer, who was driving a truck owned by defendant Pike Industries. Joyce Jewell sued for personal injuries sustained in the accident; her husband, Ralph Jewell, brought a derivative claim for loss of consortium. At trial, there was conflicting testimony about the circumstances of, and liability for, the accident. Defendant testified that he lost control of his truck as he was…