Johnson v. Knebel

Judge Harold R. Banke.

Rhonda Johnson sued David Knebel and William Fitzpatrick for damages resulting from collisions between her vehicle and those driven by Knebel and Fitzpatrick. A Houston County jury awarded her $55,000 against Knebel only and exonerated Fitzpatrick. She appeals from a judgment entered on that verdict. Held:

1. Johnson contends the trial court erred by allowing the investigating police officer to testify, on cross-examination by Fitzpatrick’s counsel, that he issued Fitzpatrick no traffic citations. The principle of law she cites is generally correct. “It is well-settled…