Bradley v. Walker

Will Walker sued Lee C. Bradley as receiver of the Birmingham Railway, Light & Power Company to recover damages for personal injuries received by him when the street car operated by defendant collided with a truck on which he (plaintiff) was riding in the public streets of the city of Birmingham.

There are two counts in the complaint. The first charges the defendant with simple negligence; the second charges that the injuries were inflicted wantonly and wrongfully by defendant. The defendant pleaded general issue and contributory negligence. There was judgment for plaintiff, and the defendant…