Clarke v. Cotton

Carley, Presiding Judge.

While under the influence of alcohol, appellant-defendant Robert Clarke crashed a vehicle that was owned by appellant-defendant Clarke Communications, Inc. into a vehicle that was being operated by appellee-plaintiff. Appellee brought suit, seeking to recover for the injuries that he sustained in the collision. The case was tried before a jury and a verdict awarding appellee compensatory and punitive damages was returned. The trial court entered judgment on the jury’s verdict and appellants filed motions for new trial. When their motions for new trial were denied,…