Faucett v. Hamill

Opinion by

Judge JONES.

Plaintiff, Richard Faucett, appeals from a judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of defendant, Richard G. Hamill, and contends that the trial court committed reversible error in a ruling which effectively granted an extra peremptory challenge to the defense. We agree and, therefore, reverse and remand for a new trial.

In April 1987, Faucett filed a medical malpractice action against defendant in which he sought to recover compensatory damages based upon the allegedly negligent care of Faucett’s fractured wrist. A jury trial resulted in a verdict and judgment for…