Motley v. Doe

Clarence Dewey Motley, plaintiff, instituted an action against John Doe, an unknown motorist, defendant, to recover damages for personal injuries sustained when the automobile plaintiff was operating was wrecked, allegedly due to the negligent operation of the car driven by defendant. At the conclusion of plaintiff’s evidence and again at the conclusion of all the evidence defendant’s motions to strike were overruled. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $10,000. The trial court granted defendant’s motion to set aside the verdict and entered judgment for defendant. We…