White v. Jones

MONROE, Judge.

Minnie White sued Dr. R.M. Jones, a chiropractor, alleging that he had negligently treated her knee. The case proceeded to trial. After White had completed her casein-chief, Jones moved for a directed verdict. After hearing the arguments of counsel, the trial court entered a directed verdict in favor of Jones, saying that White had not presented substantial evidence that Jones had committed malpractice. White appealed to the Alabama Supreme Court, which deflected the case to this court pursuant to § 12-2-7(6), Ala. Code 1975.

An appellate court reviews a directed verdict motion…