Pryor v. Phillips

Judge Harold R. Banke.

Jeannette Pryor sued Stacey Phillips after Phillips’ truck collided with the back of a pickup in which Pryor was a passenger. A jury found in Phillips’ favor, and she appeals from the judgment entered on that verdict. Held:

1. Pryor was not entitled to a directed verdict on Phillips’ liability. “A directed verdict is authorized only where the evidence, with all reasonable deductions and construed in favor of the nonmovant, demands a particular verdict. OCGA § 9-11-50 (a). Where there is ‘any evidence’ or ‘some evidence’ to support the non-movant’s claims, a jury issue is…