Nettles v. Bishop

Appellant, the father of a minor son who was killed while driving an automobile that collided with a motorized tractor and trailer on a public highway, brought suit against appellees under the homicide statute (Tit. 7, § 119, Recompiled Code, 1958) to recover damages of appellees for the wrongful death of his minor son. The tractor was being driven by defendant, William Clifford Bishop. Jury and verdict, followed by formal judgment, for defendants.

Appellant filed a motion for a new trial. This motion was heard and duly overruled, followed by judgment from which this appeal was taken. No…