Legal Opinion
RAWLINGS v. Royals
Mississippi Supreme Court
Decided May 19, 1952No. 38311PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtHall, J.
This suit was brought by Dr. T. E. Royals for the recovery of damages to his Chrysler automobile when it was struck broadside by a taxicab operated by Homer-Jay. The defendants in the suit were Mrs. Alice B. Rawlings, engaged in business under the name of White Top Cab Co., and Homer Jay, the driver, and R. H. Thompson. The trial court gave a peremptory instruction in favor of R. H. Thompson and the jury returned a verdict against the other defendants for $625, from which they appeal.
Dr. Royals died while the appeal has been pending in this Court and by a written agreement of the parties Mrs.…
2Cases cited20 opinions
- Meridian City Lines v. BakerMississippi Supreme Court · 1949
- Hines v. McCullersMississippi Supreme Court · 1920
- Palmer v. Clarksdale HospitalMississippi Supreme Court · 1952
- Young v. PowerMississippi Supreme Court · 1866
- McDonough Motor Express, Inc. v. SpiersMississippi Supreme Court · 1937
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3Cited by21 opinions
- Magee v. GriffinMississippi Supreme Court · 1977
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- Phillips v. the Dow Chemical Co.Mississippi Supreme Court · 1963
- Morrissey v. BOLOGNAMississippi Supreme Court · 1960
- Rucker v. HopkinsMississippi Supreme Court · 1986
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