Knowles v. Corkill

GOLDEN, Justice.

[¶ 1] This is a wrongful death action that was decided after a jury trial. Although the alleged tortfeasor, Debora Eileen Corkill (Corkill), was apportioned 52% of the fault for the accident resulting in Lynn Rae Knowles’ death, no monetary damages were awarded. In appeal number 00-254, Lynn’s father, Clark Tyler Knowles (Knowles), acting in his capacity as the personal representative appeals certain evidentiary rulings made during trial and the denial of a motion for a new trial based upon an inconsistent verdict. In appeal number 00-255, Corkill appeals an evidentiary ruling…