Cornwell v. Plummer

Gregory, Justice:

Respondent instituted this action to recover damages to his tractor-trailer and lost profits as a result of a collision with appellant’s automobile. Appellant appeals from a verdict in respondent’s favor asserting that the trial judge committed error (1) in denying appellant the right to cross examine respondent regarding business profits reported in his income tax returns, and (2) in refusing to grant appellant’s request to charge S. C. Code Ann., § 46-361 (a), (c), Cum. Supp. (1962), regarding speed under hazardous conditions.

Respondent testified to a net loss of profits…