Fortner v. Hornbuckle

DAVIS, Judge.

Jonathan A. Hombuckle (“Jonathan”) and Lynda Hombuckle Fortner (“Lynda”) (collectively “Defendants”) appeal from the trial court’s entry of judgment upon a jury verdict awarding Earl Wayne Fortner (“Earl”) and Henry Fortner (“Henry”) (collectively “Plaintiffs”), co-administrators of the Estate of Johnnie H. Fortner, Sr. (“the Estate”), an apportioned share of the Estate’s estate tax liability. On appeal, Defendants contend that the trial court erred by (1) denying their motion for a directed verdict; and (2) failing to appropriately instruct the jury. After careful review, we…