Godwin v. Jerkins

SIMPSON, Justice.

This is an automobile accident case which was tried to a jury. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant. The plaintiff thereupon filed a motion for new trial. The trial court denied the motion. This appeal was taken. ..

Appellant initially argues that the verdict of the jury is not sustained by the evidence.

The evidence, while not entirely consistent on each specific point, supports a finding for the defendant. In essence it is this:

The plaintiff was a passenger - in her own automobile which was being driven át the time of the accident by her friend, Albert…