Hallman v. Summerville

This wrongful death action stems from a collision between a motorcycle driven by plaintiff's decedent and a boat and trailer being towed by defendant's truck. The trial court entered judgment on the jury verdict awarding plaintiff $125,000. Defendant argues that the trial court should have granted a directed verdict on the ground of contributory negligence or a new trial because the verdict was contrary to the great weight and preponderance of the evidence. Defendant also argues that the trial court committed reversible error in not sustaining an objection and issuing curative instructions…