Wilburn v. Honeycutt

LEWIS, Judge.

This appeal arises out of an accident that occurred between plaintiff and defendant on the morning of 15 January 1996 in Harnett County, North Carolina. On 4 March 1996 plaintiff filed this action alleging that defendant operated his vehicle negligently as well as willfully and wantonly and asking to recover both compensatory and punitive damages. Defendant answered and asserted the defense of contributory negligence.

At the close of plaintiffs evidence, defendant moved for directed verdict on the issues of contributory negligence and willful and wanton conduct. The trial court…