Hill v. Ramsey

DICKINSON, Justice,

for the Court.

¶ 1. In this negligence, defective-design and faulty product-inspection case, the question presented is whether the trial court abused its discretion when it dismissed the plaintiffs claims without prejudice, pursuant to Mississippi Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b). Because we find ample evidence in the record to support the trial court’s decision, we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. On April 18, 2000, Durenda Ramsey’s vehicle rear-ended Gregory Hill while Hill was driving a 1989 Ford backhoe. On May 18, 2000, Hill filed suit against Ramsey for the…