Stillings v. Davis

Irene Davis brought an action ex delicto against Ray Stillings, alleging that she suffered damage as a result of Stillings’ negligent driving of a truck. Stillings denied any negligence on his part, and averred all the usual affirmative defenses. Trial by jury ensued and, at the conclusion of the presentation of evidence, Davis moved for a directed verdict in her favor on the issue of liability, reserving for a determination by the jury the issue of damages. This motion was denied. Thereafter the jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant and judgment to that effect was duly entered.

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