Talkington v. Barnhart

Harshbarger, Justice:

On December 23, 1972, Mr. and Mrs. Talkington were respectively the owner and operator of a 1970 Chrysler, and Barnhart, driving a 1967 Chevrolet, collided with the Talkington auto at the intersection of West Pike Street and Smith Street in Clarksburg, Harrison County. Barnhart was leaving a parking lot when the collision occurred. Mrs. Talkington was taken to a hospital and treated for bruises and contusions, and has suffered from cervical and shoulder pain. Plaintiffs allege that Barnhart was negligent and he claims that Mrs. Talk-ington was contributorily negligent.

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