Fleahman v. Lehman

OPINION

PARKER, Judge.

This appeal is from an order denying appellant Clifford Fleahman’s motion for a new trial after an adverse special verdict in an action for damages arising out of an automobile accident. Appellant contends the trial court erred in instructing the jury on the emergency rule and that the jury verdict awarding him no damages was perverse because the evidence conclusively established that he suffered permanent injuries as a result of the accident. We disagree and affirm.

FACTS

At about 5:30 p.m. on December 7, 1980, appellant was riding in a car driven by his son, respondent…