Bowden v. Bell

LEWIS, Judge.

Plaintiffs decedent, Hubert Washington, commenced this negligence action for injuries received when he was struck by a car driven by defendant Michael Bell (hereinafter “defendant”). Prior to trial, Hubert Washington died, and Kimberly Washington Bowden, as personal representative of Hubert Washington, was substituted as the plaintiff. For purposes of this opinion, however, Hubert Washington will be referred to as “plaintiff.” The trial court submitted to the jury issues of negligence, contributory negligence, and last clear chance. The jury found that defendant had the last…