Legal Opinion

Trotter v. Bowden

Court of Appeals of Arkansas

Decided March 19, 2003No. CA 02-663PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

John Mauzy Pittman, Judge. The

appellee in this tort case was driving an automobile that collided with two eight-year-old boys riding a bicycle. The boys were injured, and they and their parents sued appellee for negligence. At the close of trial, appellee moved for a directed verdict. The trial court granted the motion and dismissed the case. This appeal followed.

For reversal, appellants contend that the trial court erred in directing a verdict in favor of appellee. We agree, and we reverse and remand.

In reviewing an order granting a motion for directed verdict, we view the evidence in the…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Collett v. LoewsSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1942
  2. Allstate Insurance Co. v. VoylesCourt of Appeals of Arkansas · 2002
  3. Thomas v. NewmanSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1977

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. Rose Care, Inc. v. RossCourt of Appeals of Arkansas · 2005
  2. Cinnamon Valley Resort v. EMAC Enterprises, Inc.Court of Appeals of Arkansas · 2005
  3. Gilbow v. CrawfordCourt of Appeals of Arkansas · 2015
  4. Gamble v. WagnerCourt of Appeals of Arkansas · 2014
  5. Huffman v. Landers Ford North, Inc.Court of Appeals of Arkansas · 2007

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