Carver v. Jenkins

The appellant was the defendant in the trial court. He appeals a final judgment based upon a jury verdict in a personal injury action. His main ..contention is the court committed reversible error in answering two questions which the jury asked after being instructed and retiring to consider their verdict. After receiving the questions the court afforded counsel a full opportunity to discuss the proper method of answering the jury. Appellant’s position before the trial court was:

“MR. HAWKESWORTH: I am not asking, Judge, or suggesting that you answer either question, directly ‘Yes’ or ‘No’,…