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· 11/2/2022

Martha F. Watts v. Ricky W. Chastain

Syllabus

This is a personal injury case filed by Martha Foster Watts against the Sheriff of Laurens County involving a car accident. At trial, the court admitted a video into evidence over Watts' objection. On appeal, Watts argues she is entitled to a new trial because (1) the video was unfairly prejudicial to the verdict and (2) defense counsel's closing argument unfairly prejudiced the outcome. We affirm.

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