544 So. 2d 1046 - Devolder v. Sandage’s Empirical Analysis
1989
Citation profile
6 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on 451 So. 2d 447 - Insurance Co. of North America v. Pasakarnis · 508 So. 2d 365 - American Auto. Ass'n, Inc. v. Tehrani · 388 So. 2d 1379 - Hagens v. Hilston · 519 So. 2d 636 - Youngentob v. Allstate Insurance Co. · 504 So. 2d 49 - Tieche v. Panlener
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“6. Did the Plaintiff, Susan Curtis’ failure to use the seat belt produce or contribute substantially to producing any of the Plaintiff, Susan Curtis’ damages? YES X NO If your answer to question is NO, you should not proceed further. Return your verdict to the courtroom. If your answer to question 6 is YES, please answer question 7. 7. What percentage of Plaintiff, Susan Curtis' total damages were caused by her failure to use an available and fully operational seat belt? 67.5 ⅜ Do not make any reduction of total damages because of Susan Curtis’ failure to wear a seat belt. The Court in entering judgment will make the appropriate reduction. So say we all.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“competent evidence to show that, at or near the time of the accident, the seat belt or belts in the [plaintiff's] vehicle were anchored to the vehicle body and contained buckles which close securely when utilized or tested.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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