HALLMAN v. SUMMERVILLE

84-1243.

495 So.2d 626 (1986)

William Elbert HALLMAN v. Emmitt SUMMERVILLE, Administrator of the Estate of Burnard Summerville, Deceased.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

September 12, 1986.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

McCoy Davidson of Roberts, Davidson & Wiggins, Tuscaloosa, for appellant.

Jack Drake of Drake, Knowles & Pierce, Tuscaloosa, for appellee.


ALMON, Justice.

This wrongful death action stems from a collision between a motorcycle driven by plaintiff's decedent and a boat and trailer being towed by defendant's truck. The trial court entered judgment on the jury verdict awarding plaintiff $125,000. Defendant argues that the trial court should have granted a directed verdict on the ground of contributory negligence or a new trial because the verdict was contrary to the great weight and preponderance of the...

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