Sanders v. Mincey

Steele Hays, Justice.

Appellant Marvella Sanders brought this action against Ms. Nancy Mincey for damages arising out of an automobile accident. After a jury verdict for the plaintiff the trial court granted a motion by Ms. Mincey for judgment n.o.v. On appeal we find the trial court erred in setting aside the jury verdict.

At approximately 6:00 a.m. on March 25, 1992 Ms. Marvella Sanders was travelling north on State Highway 5 in Baxter County, Arkansas. It had been misting that morning, and there was a heavy fog. As she entered a curve in front of the residence of Ms. Mincey, Ms. Sanders…