French v. Mozzali

HILL, Judge.

At the conclusion of all the evidence, the trial court directed a verdict for appellee-defendant in appellant-plaintiff’s suit for personal injuries received when struck by appellees’ automobile while appellant was walking with his back to traffic in violation of KRS 189.570(6). The propriety of this ruling is the only question presented on this appeal. On previous trial the court likewise directed a verdict for the defendant but granted plaintiff a new trial.

On December 11, 1963, at about 7:15 p. m., when it was dark and “drizzling” rain, appellant, a dance instructor on his way…