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Jennifer Boyer v. Judy Brown
Date: 09-20-1999
Case Number: A99A1173
Judge: Unknown
Court: Superior Court, Georgia
Plaintiff's Attorney: Unknown
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Description:
Negligence per se - Automobile Accident - Open Container - Jennifer Boyer sued Judy Brown for damages caused by a
collision between their two cars at an intersection controlled by
a stoplight. Each maintained the other ran the red light. On
grounds of relevancy, Boyer moved in limine to exclude evidence
that she had been holding a glass of wine at the time of the
collision. She argued no evidence showed that she was intoxicated
at the time of the collision or that the glass of wine was linked
to the cause of the collision. The court denied the motion and,
over Boyer's objection, instructed the jury> that a violation of
Georgia's "Open Container" law (OCGA ยง 40-6-253) constituted
negligence per se.
collision between their two cars at an intersection controlled by
a stoplight. Each maintained the other ran the red light. On
grounds of relevancy, Boyer moved in limine to exclude evidence
that she had been holding a glass of wine at the time of the
collision. She argued no evidence showed that she was intoxicated
at the time of the collision or that the glass of wine was linked
to the cause of the collision. The court denied the motion and,
over Boyer's objection, instructed the jury> that a violation of
Georgia's "Open Container" law (OCGA ยง 40-6-253) constituted
negligence per se.
Outcome:
Defendant's verdict.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Affirmed by the Georgia Court of Appeals. See: 240 Ga. App. 100 (1999), ___ S.E.2d ___. Note: The above date reflects the appellate court decision date, not the original trial date. Reported by kkm.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Jennifer Boyer v. Judy Brown?
The outcome was: Defendant's verdict.
Which court heard Jennifer Boyer v. Judy Brown?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Georgia, GA. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in Jennifer Boyer v. Judy Brown?
Plaintiff's attorney: Unknown. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was Jennifer Boyer v. Judy Brown decided?
This case was decided on September 20, 1999.