Thomas Ex Rel. Thomas v. Gilliam

774 P.2d 462 (1989)

Helen THOMAS, Mother and Next Friend of Amanda K. Thomas, and Helen Thomas, Appellants,

v.

John C. GILLIAM, Appellee.

No. 68566.

Supreme Court of Oklahoma.

April 11, 1989.

Rehearing Denied June 20, 1989.

Duke Halley, Duke Halley Law Office, Woodward, for appellants.

Romain S. Mossman, Woodward, for appellee.

KAUGER, Justice.

In this case of first impression, the only question presented on certiorari is whether the trial court erred by refusing to give requested special jury instructions outlining the standard of care imposed on a motorist for the safety of a nine-year-old pedestrian.…