Martin v. Minnard

Opinion by

Judge PLANK.

Plaintiff, Kenneth D. Martin, appeals from a judgment entered upon a jury verdict in favor of the defendants, Ronald John Minnard and American Transportation Corporation (ATC). Defendants cross-appeal the trial court’s denial of a portion of its request for costs. We affirm.

Plaintiff alleges that he was injured while a passenger on a bus driven by defendant Minnard and operated by ATC. Martin made a claim of negligence against both defendants and for negligent hiring and supervision of Minnard against ATC.

On the morning of trial, the court granted defendants’ motion to…