Studstill v. American Oil Co.

Pannell, Presiding Judge.

The plaintiff brought an action to recover damages for personal injuries allegedly caused by the defendant. Upon the trial of the case, the jury was unable to agree on a verdict, and the trial judge declared a mistrial. The defendant moved for a directed verdict notwithstanding the mistrial. The trial judge granted defendant’s motion. The plaintiff appeals the judgment entered in favor of the defendant.

The evidence shows that the plaintiff was injured in an automobile collision with a truck driven by a Mr. Vaughn. During the trial of the case, the officer who…