Middleton v. Stilwell

David Newbern, Justice.

Kimberly Ellen Middleton sued the appellees, Elvis Stilwell and Clarence Sloate, for injuries sustained by her in two separate automobile accidents. Eighteen days after the accident involving Stilwell, she had a collision with Sloate. She claimed her injuries from the first wreck were aggravated in the second one. The trial court ordered that one of the defendants be dismissed, in effect requiring two separate actions. The claim against Sloate was dismissed without prejudice. Middleton argues it was error to have dismissed her claim against Sloate thus preventing her…