Hicks v. Battey

Lewis, Justice:

This action was brought by plaintiff against Dr. Colden R. Battey, Sr., deceased, to recover for personal injuries sustained when plaintiff was hit and knocked down on a boat landing ramp in Beaufort County by a boat trailer attached to a jeep vehicle. The jeep was operated at the time by Dr. Battey, with whom plaintiff was about to embark on a fishing trip.

The action against Dr. Battey was based upon the alleged negligent and reckless operation of the jeep by him. He died after filing an answer to the complaint and the action was continued against the executor of his estate,…