Criswell v. King

OPINION

Justice CASTILLE.

The issue on this appeal is whether in order to preserve a claim that a jury verdict is contrary to the weight of the evidence, a party must raise an objection to that verdict prior to the jury’s discharge. We hold that a weight of the evidence challenge need not be proffered before discharge of the jury in order to préserve the challenge for post-verdict and appellate review. Accordingly, we reverse the order of the Superior Court and remand this case for that court to consider the merits of appellee’s appeal.

This case arises from an October 12, 1993, automobile…