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Sampson v. Jones
Date: 01-19-1999
Case Number: A98A2459
Judge: S. Phillip Brown
Court: Superior Court, Bibb County, Georgia
Plaintiff's Attorney: Lonzy F. Edwards of Edwards & Youmas, Macon, Georgia
Defendant's Attorney: Robert S. Slocumb, Macon, Georgia
Description:
Negligence, Personal Injury, Vehicle/Pedestrian Collision - Plaintiff Sampson was attempting to cross a multi-lane street via a crosswalk at an intersection controlled by a traffic light and was struck by a vehicle driven by Defendant Jones, who was attempting to accomplish a right turn on red light after coming to a stop at the light. Plaintiff claimed he safely entered the crosswalk after waiting for all traffic to come to a stop at the red light. Defendant claimed that the Plaintiff "jetted out" into the path of his vehicle as he proceeded to make a right turn on red. Plaintiff sought damages for his injuries.
Outcome:
Defendant's Verdict - Jury returned a verdict for the Defendant motorist.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Trial court denied Plaintiff's motion for a new trial. Affirmed by the Court of Appeals of Georgia. See 510 S.E.2d 903 (Ga.App. 1999). Note that the above cited date is the date of appellate decision and not the trial date. Reported by C.H. Listed by TEM
About This Case
What was the outcome of Sampson v. Jones?
The outcome was: Defendant's Verdict - Jury returned a verdict for the Defendant motorist.
Which court heard Sampson v. Jones?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Bibb County, Georgia, GA. The presiding judge was S. Phillip Brown.
Who were the attorneys in Sampson v. Jones?
Plaintiff's attorney: Lonzy F. Edwards of Edwards & Youmas, Macon, Georgia. Defendant's attorney: Robert S. Slocumb, Macon, Georgia.
When was Sampson v. Jones decided?
This case was decided on January 19, 1999.