Lawson v. Riggle

GLADNEY, Judge.

This suit was instituted by the plaintiff, Berton Lawson, to recover damages arising from an automobile accident which occurred on U. S. Highway No. 71, about 2:30 o’clock P.M. April 5, 1952, in Bossier Parish, approximately twelve miles south of Bossier City. Made defendants are Captain Lewis E. Riggle and his insurer, the United Services Automobile Association. Following a trial on the merits, judgment was rendered in favor of plaintiff in the ■ amount of $901.65 against both defendants, who have perfected this appeal.

With atmospheric conditions normal, Lawson was driving his…