Harris v. Meadows
477 So. 2d 374 · Supreme Court of Alabama · 1985
Facts
Carol P. Harris, the plaintiff, was driving east when Dora Stubbs Meadows, the defendant, who was in the center lane facing west, began to turn left in front of Harris. Harris's vehicle collided with Meadows's vehicle, resulting in injuries to Harris. Harris sued Meadows for negligent and wanton conduct, but the wanton count was dismissed.
Issue
The issue is whether the jury's verdict for Meadows was unsupported by facts and contrary to law, given Meadows's admission of negligence and contention that Harris was contributorily negligent.
Holding
The court held that there was sufficient evidence for the jury to conclude that Harris was guilty of contributory negligence in failing to act reasonably to avoid the collision, and affirmed the judgment.
Rule
A jury verdict is presumed correct and will not be set aside unless it is without supporting evidence or is so contrary to the evidence as to render it wrong and unjust.
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