Thomas v. Stairs

Ruffin, Judge.

Appellant, Daniel Thomas, brought this personal injury action against appellee, Keith Stairs. The jury returned a defense verdict. Thomas appealed, enumerating as error the trial court’s denial of his motion for a new trial and five of the jury charges given by the court, including a charge on sudden emergency.

Stairs testified at trial that he was driving a Lincoln Town Car on a clear day in traffic at approximately 20-30 mph when he noticed a car coming up behind him at a fast rate of speed. He looked at the car for a moment and because it appeared to be approaching quickly, he…