Scheffer v. Dalton

*537 TYSON, Judge.

*549 John James Scheffer ("Plaintiff") appeals from the trial court's judgment entered after a jury's verdict determined the death of Jeremy Talbot Scheffer ("Scheffer") was caused by the negligence of Nathaniel Eugene Dalton ("Defendant"), but also found Scheffer's contributory negligence contributed to his death. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for a new trial.

I. Background

On 20 November 2012, Plaintiff, as Administrator of Scheffer's estate, filed a complaint against Defendant. Plaintiff alleged Defendant's negligence resulted in the wrongful death of Scheffer.…