Back v. Duncan

George Rose Smith, Justice.

This is an action for personal injuries sustained by the appellee when her car was struck from the rear by a car being driven by the appellant. There was no serious question about liability, for both parties testified that Mrs. Duncan’s car was struck while it was standing still in a line of traffic in downtown Little Rock. The jury fixed the damages at $13,040.

There is really only one point for reversal, though the appellant subdivides it for the purpose of argument. During the trial the court admitted in evidence a letter written by Dr. Wade. A few minutes later…