Crowell v. May

Joe Crowell, the defendant, appeals from the trial court's order granting the plaintiff, Arlene May, a new trial in a negligence case after the jury had returned a verdict favoring Crowell.

The record reveals the following pertinent facts: Crowell and May were involved in an automobile accident in January 1993. Thereafter, May sued Crowell, alleging, among other things, that Crowell had negligently and/or wantonly allowed his vehicle to collide with hers, causing injuries and property damage. May demanded a jury trial and sought compensatory and punitive damages. Crowell denied the allegations…