Hairrell v. Smith

THIGPEN, Judge.

This case involves contributory negligence.

In May 1994, Virginia Mae Hairrell sued Don Rayford Smith, alleging that Smith had negligently and/or wantonly operated his motor vehicle and had thereby caused her injuries and damage. Hairrell sought unspecified damages for, among other things, medical bills, property damage, personal injuries, and pain and suffering. Smith answered, denying the allegations and asserting as an affirmative defense that Hairrell’s own negligence had contributed to the accident. Apparently, the parties agreed to a trial without a jury.

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