Woodward v. Blythe

Frank IIolt, Justice.

This case results from a multiple car collision. Upon a jury trial, the issues of negligence and damages were found against the appellant and a codefendant, Leonard Johnson, who does not appeal. The jury awarded $137,000.00 to appellee. For reversal the appellant first contends that there was no substantial evidence to support a finding that appellant was guilty of negligence which was a proximate cause of any accident or collision involving his vehicle.

It is a well settled rule that if there is any substantial evidence of negligence by a defendant, when viewed in the…