Phillips v. Travelers Indemnity Co.

LOTTINGER, Judge.

This is a suit for personal injuries and property damage resulting from an automobile accident. The petitioner is Woodrow W. Phillips, who was driving his 1954 Chevrolet; defendants are Walter M. Morrison, the driver of a 1955 Chevrolet automobile, and his liability insurer, Travelers Indemnity Company. The Lower Court awarded judgment in favor of petitioner and against the defendants in the amount of $5,698.18. The defendants have appealed.

The evidence reflects that the accident occurred on July 31, 1957 on U. S. Highway No. 171, which runs generally northerly and southerly…