Ponder v. Cartmell

Darrell Hickman, Justice.

Dorothy Ponder was injured when the bus in which she was riding was involved in an accident. She sued the bus driver, Don Cartmell, and Ozark Coaches Sales and Service, the owner of the bus. The case went to trial on the sole issue of damages, liability having been admitted. The jury awarded Mrs. Ponder $25,000. On appeal, she challenges certain evidentiary rulings by the trial court which affected the jury’s assessment of damages. We find error and reverse and remand.

In her complaint, Mrs. Ponder claimed she sustained injuries to various parts of her body, including…