Wilson Freight Co. v. Scheurich

This appeal involves a cause of action instituted by the appellant to recover damages resulting from a collision on a public highway in which a semi-tractor-trailer unit, owned by the appellant, ran into and killed a horse owned by the appellee. The terms “horse,” “colt” and “pony” were used interchangeably in the pleadings and briefs, and, therefore, in this opinion, for the purpose of clarity, the term “horse” shall include a colt or a pony.

The issues were formed by a complaint filed by the appellant herein, to which complaint appellee filed an answer in one paragraph, in affirmation and…