Carroll Electric Cooperative Corp. v. Carlton

David Newbern, Justice.

Damages resulting from a fire in the home of the appellees, Mr. and Mrs. Lytle Carlton, were the subject of a claim brought against Pamela McDaniel, who is also an appellee, and Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation (CECC), the appellant. Special verdict forms were submitted to the jury which found CECC liable but not Ms. McDaniel. Damages of $89,500.55, plus costs, were awarded against CECC which urges two points of appeal. First, CECC contends the Trial Court erred in giving an instruction on intervening cause, AMI 503. Second, it contends it is entitled to a new…