Collins v. Treadwell

John E. Jennings, Chief Judge.

On September 7, 1994, Renee Treadwell was driving in Monticello, Arkansas. She was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Andrea Collins. The case was tried to a jury and liability was admitted. The jury returned a verdict for $2,436.06. Later, the trial judge granted Renee Tread-well’s motion for a new trial and set the jury verdict aside.

On appeal, Ms. Collins contends that the trial court abused its discretion in granting a new trial. We must agree and reverse.

The trial court is authorized to set aside a jury verdict and grant a new trial when the verdict…