Turner v. Johnson

MONTGOMERY, Chief Justice.

Frances Johnson recovered a judgment for $5,128 against Bess Turner as compensation for injuries received from the overturn of a car. Bess Turner insists on appeal that: (1) The jury should have been peremptorily instructed to find for her; and (2) the verdict is excessive.

Appellant purchased a new car from the Dodge and Plymouth agency in Jackson. Appellee was the wife of one of the owners of the agency. Just before the purchase of the car in April 1955, appellee’s husband had given appellant three or four driving lessons. Appellant had a temporary license and…