Murphy v. Murphy

622 So.2d 99 (1993)

Thomas J. MURPHY, Sr., Appellant,

v.

John F. MURPHY, Appellee.

No. 92-03112.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District.

July 23, 1993.

Dale L. Bernstein, New Port Richey, for appellant.

Donald F. Kaltenbach, P.A., and Stephen R. Williams, New Port Richey, for appellee.

BLUE, Judge.

Thomas J. Murphy Sr. (Thomas), the defendant below, appeals an adverse jury verdict and judgment rendered in favor of his stepfather, John F. Murphy (John). Thomas contends, and we agree, a new trial is required because of the prejudicial conduct of counsel for John. Thomas' other contentions…