Joines v. Moffitt

DAVIS, Judge.

Jackie Dale Joines (“plaintiff’) appeals from the trial court’s entry of judgment upholding a jury verdict denying him recovery from Brittany Moffitt (“defendant”) based on contributory negligence. After careful review, we affirm the trial court’s judgment.

Factual Background

This case arises out of a motor vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 1:00 p.m. on 5 February 2008 at the intersection of Highway 115 and Plaza Drive in Mooresville, North Carolina. Plaintiff was traveling south on Highway 115 on his motorcycle when he moved into the left turn lane approaching the…