Purvis v. Tatum

Pannell, Judge.

C. H. Purvis brought a complaint against Jo Wayne Tatum seeking recovery of damages to complainant caused by the injuries received as the result of the alleged negligence of the defendant in driving a motor vehicle into the rear of complainant’s motor vehicle. The claim for damage to complainant’s motor vehicle was stricken. Upon the trial, the jury found in favor of the complainant in the amount of $5,000. Complainant filed a motion for new trial and appeals to this court from judgment on the verdict. Held:

1. A juror was related within the prohibited degree (Code § 59-716) to…