Pugliese v. Perdue

OPINION

BRYNER, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Ralph Perdue backed his pickup truck into Robert Pugliese, a pedestrian. When Pug-liese sued for personal injuries, Perdue admitted negligence but contested the amount of compensable damages. During closing arguments at trial, Perdue’s counsel told the jury that Pugliese “is entitled to some compensation here. I am not saying don’t give ■ him anything. That just wouldn’t be fair and just.” But the jury gave Pugliese nothing. Pugliese appeals, contending that the verdict was not just and fair and that the court should therefore have granted a new trial. We…