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Rebecca Coffin
v.
Brenna Christine Doherty
Appellee
Rebecca Coffin
Appellant
Brenna Christine Doherty
Attorney for the Appellee
Bruce J. Toenjes
Attorney for the Appellant
Stephen E. Doohen
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
17-1432
Date Published:
Nov 21, 2018
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Paul D. Scott, Judge. AFFIRMED. Heard by Tabor, P.J., and Mullins and Bower, JJ. Opinion by Bower, J. (8 pages)
Brenna Doherty appeals an order for new trial granted to Rebecca Coffin following a jury verdict finding Doherty was not at fault for an automobile accident. OPINION HOLDS: The jury instruction on sudden emergency was not applicable in the case and its inclusion was prejudicial. We affirm the district court order for a new trial.
