Tyler v. Powell

PATTERSON, Justice.

This is an appeal from the Circuit Court of Montgomery County wherein the plaintiff, Frank Tyler, was awarded a judgment of $946.20. He appeals, contending the award was inadequate and James Henry Powell, the defendant, cross appeals, con*646tending he was not liable and was prejudiced by the introduction of improper evidence. We reverse on direct appeal and affirm on cross appeal.

On December 17, 1969, Frank Tyler, and two other passengers, were enroute from Winona to Grenada in an automobile owned and driven by James Lee Sykes. They were returning from their place of…