Legal Opinion · Dissent

Scott v. Andrews

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided April 17, 1962No. Nos. 61-546, 61-547Published

1DissentHorton, Judge

I respectfully dissent from the decision and opinion of the majority in this case.

This was a rear end automobile collision which resulted in a suit for personal injuries and damages allegedly resulting therefrom. At the trial, the appellees did *130not offer any evidence and the court directed a verdict as to liability in favor of the appellants. The case went to the jury upon the question of damages only. I would affirm the judgments appealed.

It is suggested in footnote 2 of the majority opinion that the jury may have become “disenchanted” with the appellants by reason of their testimony on…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Chomont v. WardSupreme Court of Florida · 1958
  2. Heymann v. FuscoDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1961
  3. Glasser v. LearySupreme Court of Florida · 1953

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