Shiland v. Yancey

THIGPEN, Judge.

In January 1992, Arnold Shiland filed suit against William Charles Yancey, Jr., and others, alleging that he suffered personal injuries when Yancey’s vehicle struck his vehicle in December 1991, and seeking damages accordingly. The cause was heard in September 1992. The jury found for Shiland and awarded $2,065 in damages, and judgment was entered accordingly.

Shiland filed a timely post-judgment motion, alleging, inter alia, that Yancey’s defense lawyer had used his peremptory challenges to improperly remove black venire-members from the jury, and that Yancey’s lawyer…