Estate of Carr Ex Rel. Bolton v. Circle S Enterprises, Inc.

PIEPER, J.:

The Estate of Beatrice K. Carr (Estate) appeals the trial court’s order granting the motion for directed verdict by Circle S Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Newberry Auto Mart, (the Dealership). The Estate argues the trial court erred in granting a directed verdict in favor of the Dealership on the following grounds: (1) the motion for a directed verdict was improperly postured; (2) the Estate suffered damages as a result of the Dealership’s conduct; and (3) there was sufficient evidence for submission of the various causes of action to the jury. We reverse.

FACTS

In late September 2000,…