Criswell v. Short

ROBERT S. BARNEY, Chief Judge.

Plaintiffs Charles and Joyce Criswell appeal from the judgment of the Circuit Court of Greene County, after a jury verdict in favor of Defendant John Short. Plaintiffs’ claim arose from an automobile accident involving Defendant Short whereby Defendant rear-ended Plaintiffs’ vehicle. Plaintiffs raise five points on appeal. Point Four is dispositive. Only Point Four is addressed. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

The accident occurred on the off-ramp of Highway 65 and Sunshine Street in Springfield, Missouri. Defendant Short was in the exit lane off of Highway…