McCraw v. Witynski

Three issues are raised on this appeal:(1) Did the trial court abuse its discretion in striking the second amended answer;(2) Does the evidence sustain damages for medical expenses in a sum greater than $928; and(3) Was the jury’s award for loss of earnings and for personal injuries excessive?

Second Amended Answer.

The purpose of the second amended answer was to raise the issue of the negligence of other members of the Florence volunteer fire department who were nonparties to the action.

The plaintiff contends that since this answer was interposed after the three-year statute of limitations 1…