Crutcher v. Hicks

DUNCAN, Justice.

Appellee recovered a judgment for $12,-000 for personal injuries and damage' to his automobile resulting from a collision with a truck owned by appellant, W. E. Crutcher, and driven by appellant, George W. Beckett. The only grounds urged for reversal are: (1) that the court erred in failing to grant a new trial because of the failure of certain jurors to properly answer questions propounded on voir dire examination ; and (2) the damages awarded were excessive.

Upon voir dire examination, counsel for appellants propounded the following question to the entire jury panel: “Have…