McGLONE v. SUPERIOR TRUCKING CO., INC.

No. 17151.

363 S.E.2d 736 (1987)

Priscilla McGLONE and Fred McGlone v. SUPERIOR TRUCKING COMPANY, INC., a Georgia Corporation, Joseph W. Cartwright and James Laviere.

Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia.

November 18, 1987.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Scott S. Segal and James F. Wallington, Charleston, for plaintiffs-appellants.

Richard D. Jones, Kay, Casto, & Chaney, Charleston, for defendants-appellees.


McHUGH, Justice:

This appeal raises questions concerning (1) strict liability for personal injuries alleged to have been proximately caused by the transportation of an oversize load, (2) a "missing-witness" instruction and (3) alleged juror disqualification in a civil case. The particular strict liability question is one of first impression in this jurisdiction. The "missing-witness" question presents us with the opportunity...

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