Hopkins, et al. v. Schaeffer
| Docket Number: | 2002-CA-00637-COA | |
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Opinion Link Opinion Date: 03-18-2003 Opinion Author: Thomas, J. Holding: Affirmed |
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Topic: Personal injury - Weight of evidence Judge(s) Concurring: McMillin, C.J., King and Southwick, P.JJ., Bridges, Lee, Irving, Myers, Chandler and Griffis, JJ. Procedural History: Jury Trial Nature of the Case: CIVIL - PERSONAL INJURY |
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| Trial Court: |
Date of Trial Judgment: 12-14-2001 Appealed from: Hinds County Circuit Court Judge: Tomie Green Disposition: JURY VERDICT FOR DEFENDANT/APPELLEE Case Number: 251-97-1107 |
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| Appellant: | Elaine Hopkins, Individually and on Behalf of Her Minor Children, Ashley Hopkins and Thomas Hopkins, Jr. |
RAMEL LEMAR COTTON
PRECIOUS TYRONE MARTIN
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| Appellee: | Brad Paul Schaeffer | PHILIP W. GAINES JULIETTE VERONICA WILSON |
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| Topic: | Personal injury - Weight of evidence |
| Summary of the Facts: | Elaine Hopkins brought a personal injury suit on behalf of herself and her children for injuries sustained in an automobile accident with Brad Schaeffer. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Schaeffer, and Hopkins appeals. |
| Summary of Opinion Analysis: | Hopkins argues that the verdict was against the overwhelming weight of the evidence. Questions of fact are for the jury. There were conflicting facts presented by both sides at trial, and the entire case hinged on which rendition of facts the jury believed occurred. Based on the facts, the jury determined that Schaeffer was not liable for the damages of the collision. |
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