Bailey v. Bean

CRAWLEY, Judge.

In July 2000, Joann Price Bean sued Jacob Scott Bailey after the two had been involved in an automobile accident. Bean alleged that negligence or wantonness on the part of Bailey entitled her to recover for compensatory damages for her medical expenses, as well as damages for pain and suffering and mental anguish. Bailey denied all allegations. The jury found in favor of Bean and awarded her $1,675. Thereafter, Bean filed a motion for a new trial. The trial court granted the motion for a new trial, and Bailey appeals from the new-trial order.

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