Johnson v. Frazier

EAKIN, J.:

¶ 1 Anthony L. Frazier, Sr., and Anthony L. Frazier, Jr., appeal from the order granting a mistrial. We reverse, vacate the order for a second trial, and remand with instructions to reinstate the February 9, 2000 verdict.

¶ 2 Anthony L. Frazier, Jr., and Judith C. Johnson were involved in a car accident November 24,1996. Johnson sued Frazier and his father. On February 9, 2000, after deliberating one hour, a jury found Frazier 60 percent liable for the accident and Johnson 40 percent liable; they assessed no damages. After the verdict was announced, the jury was polled; only six of…