Rustin v. Smith

HOLLANDER, Judge.

A jury in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City found appellants Gary Rustin and Yellow Van Services, Inc.,1 negligent in connection with the operation of a motor vehicle and awarded Violet Smith, appellee, over $57,000 in damages. Rustin and Yellow Van Services, Inc. have appealed, contesting the circuit court’s refusal to instruct the jury as to “acts in emergencies.” We hold that the trial court correctly concluded that the evidence did not support the instruction. Our holding is premised on Rustin’s failure to present any evidence that he took any action in response to the…