Dutcher v. Phoenix Insurance

Six issues are presented on this appeal. They are:

1. Did the trial court improperly deny Britt’s affidavit of prejudice ?

2. Did the trial court err when it refused to submit active negligence and apportionment questions to the jury concerning Robert Gurney’s role in the accident?

3. Did the trial court err when it found Larry Britt negligent as a matter of law ?

4. Was the trial court’s instruction concerning the immateriality of the purpose of the trip to Beloit improper ?

5. Is the $10,000 award for Clarence Dutcher’s future loss of earnings excessive ?

6. Do appellants’ brief and appendix…