Crossman v. Gipp

The appeals present these issues:(1) Was there any credible evidence to support the jury’s finding that defendant-appellant Gipp was negligent as to management and control ?(2) Should the emergency doctrine be applied in this case?(3) Was the trial judge correct in finding that the awards of $50,000 to respondent Barbara Crossman, $4,104.07 to respondent Raymond Crossman, and $2,700 to Raymond Crossman were excessive?

Management and Control.

Defendants’ appeal depends upon the validity of their assertion that the emergency doctrine absolves them of causal negligence. The doctrine, as stated in…