Court Opinion

ID: 9933035
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2024-02-09 18:41:30.701479+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T13:04:54.062642
License: Public Domain

I agree with that portion of the majority opinion affirming the denial of Champion's JNOV motion; however, I must dissent from that portion of the opinion reversing the grant of a new trial.
I do not believe the trial court abused its discretion when it granted Champion's motion for a new trial. I agree with the trial judge that the jury should not have been instructed on suppression. Like the trial court, I do not believe a fiduciary relationship existed between Fant and Champion; therefore, I think Champion was not under a duty to disclose. I would affirm the trial court's order granting Champion's motion for a new trial.