Needy v. Sparks

Plaintiff, Lorraine E. Needy, as administratrix, brought an action against defendant, Marvin O. Sparks, for the wrongful death of Frank E. Needy, her husband. Defendant filed a counterclaim for personal injury and property damages. The causes were severed and trial was had upon plaintiff’s complaint alone. The jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff in the amount of *125,000. The court entered judgment on the verdict and on plaintiff’s motion entered judgment on the counterclaim in favor of plaintiff. Defendant appeals from said judgments, raising numerous points of alleged trial error.

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