Barber v. Citizens & Southern National Bank

This appeal involves a three vehicle accident in the City of Columbia in the year 1971. Mrs. Barber brought an action for personal injuries and property damages and her husband for loss of consortium. Respondent’s answers pled a general denial and contributory negligence. The actions were tried together and the jury returned verdicts in favor of the respondent.

Appellants’ motions for new trials were denied. As grounds for appeal appellants assert: (1) the verdicts for the respondent were not supported by the evidence, (2) improper cross-examination of Mrs. Barber, and (3) error by the trial…