Davis v. Gatlin

KEITH, Justice.

In this case involving a two-car intersection collision, Davis sued Gatlin for personal injuries and Gatlin filed a cross-action for his damages. The trial court entered judgment in favor of Gatlin from which Davis brings this appeal; and we will speak of the parties by their respective surnames. Although three points are brought forward for review, all involve the same question and will be discussed together.

The jury found, inter alia, (No. 11) that on the occasion in question, Gatlin “was operating his vehicle in excess of the legally posted speed limit”; but, in No. 12 did…