Poston v. Barnes

Finney, Justice:

This is a personal injury action arising out of a three-vehicle accident. The minor plaintiff Gerald Poston (Poston), respondent, and defendant Norvell Barnes (Barnes), prior to trial, entered into a Covenant Not To Execute or Proceed. This agreement was not disclosed to the jury despite attempts by the appellant, Florence County School District #2 (School District), to require its disclosure. The jury returned a $375,000 verdict against the defendant and the appellant. We affirm in part, reverse in part and remand for a new trial.

Gerald Poston, a student at Hannah-Pamplico…