Legal Opinion
Vernon v. Gentry
Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)
Decided February 5, 1960PublishedCited by 28 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WILLIAMS, Judge.
The appellee, Ruby Gentry, was injured in an accident on September 9, 1956, while a passenger in an automobile driven by appellant, Naomi Stidham. Ruby Gentry, hereinafter referred to as plaintiff, filed suit against Naomi Stidham, and against the estate of Dr. Frank Vernon, who was the owner of the automobile. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff, and the appellants now contend they were entitled to a directed verdict (1) because Naomi Stidham was not negligent, or (2) because plaintiff was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law. For convenience we shall…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Lewis v. WolkCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1950
- Cox v. WilsonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1954
- Schechter v. HannCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1947
- Black Mountain Corp. v. Partin's AdministratorCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1932
- Thompson v. KostCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1944
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3Cited by28 opinions
- Lee v. TuckerCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1963
- Harris v. ThompsonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1973
- Bell & Koch, Inc. v. StanleyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1964
- Bowers v. Schenley Distillers, Inc.Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1971
- Johnson v. FosterMississippi Supreme Court · 1967
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