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Joseph Eugene Thurman v. Shirley B. Mistovich

Date: 07-09-1999

Case Number: 98-3413

Judge: William Frye III

Court: Circuit Court, Santa Rosa County, Florida

Plaintiff's Attorney: Daniel Stewart of Stewart & Byrom, Milton, Florida

Defendant's Attorney: Paul F. Flounlacker of Young & Associates, Pensacola, Florida

Description:
Automobile accident - Thurman sued Mistovich for bodily injuries sustained by him
in a traffic accident which occurred on May 8, 1994. Mistovich
conceded fault and the trial proceeded solely on the issue of
damages sustained by Thurman as a result of the accident.



The parties entered into a "high-low" agreement prior to
trial whereby they agreed that notwithstanding the verdict of the
jury, Thurman would be entitled to a judgment for damages in an
amount no less than $20,000 but no more than $70,000. The
agreement was silent with respect to the assessment of costs.

Outcome:
Defendant's verdict but judgment for plaintiff for $20,000.00.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
The trial court
assessed costs in favor of Mistovich and against Thurman in the
amount of $2,258.19, to be set off against the Final Judgment,
despite Thurman's argument that he was the sole party entitled to
an award of costs which was apprealed and was reversed by the District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District on July 9, 1999.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Joseph Eugene Thurman v. Shirley B. Mistovich?

The outcome was: Defendant's verdict but judgment for plaintiff for $20,000.00.

Which court heard Joseph Eugene Thurman v. Shirley B. Mistovich?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Santa Rosa County, Florida, FL. The presiding judge was William Frye III.

Who were the attorneys in Joseph Eugene Thurman v. Shirley B. Mistovich?

Plaintiff's attorney: Daniel Stewart of Stewart & Byrom, Milton, Florida. Defendant's attorney: Paul F. Flounlacker of Young & Associates, Pensacola, Florida.

When was Joseph Eugene Thurman v. Shirley B. Mistovich decided?

This case was decided on July 9, 1999.