Inderrieden v. Phillips

Darrell Hickman, Justice.

This is a personal injury case. The jury found that the appellee, Ralph W. Phillips, Jr., was not liable for the injuries suffered by Louise McLeod as a result of an accident on December 20, 1984. Mrs. McLeod later died from other causes.

Three arguments are made on appeal: (1) the court erred in giving an instruction on intoxication; (2) the verdict was not supported by substantial evidence; and (3) the court erred in directing a verdict for Diane Phillips and Plaza Towers Package Store, which she and her husband Ralph own. The contentions are meritless; the case was…