Jackson v. Hicks

DURHAM, Justice:

Plaintiff’s decedent, Derek L. Jackson, sued defendant for damages allegedly caused by an automobile accident involving the parties. After a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff, the trial court granted defendant’s motion for a new trial. Plaintiff was granted an interlocutory appeal from the order granting a new trial, and defendant has cross-appealed from the jury verdict and judgment. We affirm the order granting a new trial.

This case was tried to a jury, which answered special interrogatories and awarded damages of $86,893.22. Defendant subsequently moved for a new trial.…