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Bonnie Crawford v. Terry Betts and Kay Betts

Date: 10-13-1998

Case Number: 98-30

Judge: Nancy J. Guthrie

Court: District Court, Fremont County, Wyoming

Plaintiff's Attorney: David B. Hooper, Riverton, Wyoming

Defendant's Attorney:
Jeffrey J. Gonda,

Jonathan Botten
and
James Salmon
of Lonabaugh and Riggs, Sheridan, Wyoming.

Description:
Personal Injury - Jury found that negligence of Defendant homeowners caused the injuries of their housekeeper who fell down the stairs of the Defendant's home after tripping over items left on the stairs.
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $178,000.00
Plaintiff's Experts:
Peter Crane, MD
Defendant's Experts:
None
Comments:
Supreme Court of Wyoming affirmed, 965 P. 2d 680 (Wy. 1998). Furthermore, the court found that a new trial was not warranted just because the Plaintiff's expert testimony at trial differed from the opinions offered by the expert in his deposition. The date shown above is the date of the appellate court decision and not the trial date. T.G.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Bonnie Crawford v. Terry Betts and Kay Betts?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $178,000.00

Which court heard Bonnie Crawford v. Terry Betts and Kay Betts?

This case was heard in District Court, Fremont County, Wyoming, WY. The presiding judge was Nancy J. Guthrie.

Who were the attorneys in Bonnie Crawford v. Terry Betts and Kay Betts?

Plaintiff's attorney: David B. Hooper, Riverton, Wyoming. Defendant's attorney: Jeffrey J. Gonda, Jonathan Botten and James Salmon of Lonabaugh and Riggs, Sheridan, Wyoming..

When was Bonnie Crawford v. Terry Betts and Kay Betts decided?

This case was decided on October 13, 1998.