Stuart v. Mills

CROW, Judge.

On March 5,1990, an automobile driven by Defendant, Frank David Mills, struck a two-ton wrecker driven by Plaintiff, Bradley Stuart, on Highway 160 in Taney County.

Plaintiff filed a two-count petition against Defendant. Count I sought damages for bodily injuries allegedly sustained by Plaintiff in the collision. Count II sought punitive damages, averring Defendant operated the automobile in conscious disregard for the safety of Plaintiff and others similarly situated.

The case was tried to a jury. At the close of Plaintiffs evidence, the trial court granted a motion by Defendant…