Edgell v. Leighty

MAUS, Judge.

This action was instituted by plaintiff, Donald M. Edgell, to recover damages for personal injuries and property damage resulting from a motor vehicle accident. Defendant, Mark D. Leighty, counter-claimed for property damage. A jury assessed the plaintiff’s fault at 35% and the defendant’s fault at 65%. Pursuant to that assessment, judgment was entered in favor of plaintiff and against defendant for $75,331.11. Judgment was entered in favor of defendant and against plaintiff in the sum of $1,837.50. Defendant appeals.

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