Walton v. Stephens

BARKSDALE, District Judge.

This action, instituted in the Corporation Court of the City of Danville, Va., was removed' to this court upon the ground of diversity of citizenship. For his cause of action, plaintiff has alleged that on July 26, 1953, defendant’s agent drove defendant’s large truck and trailer into the service station in Danville at which plaintiff was employed and instructed him to put air in the tires of the trailer, but that, while in close proximity to one of the tires and preparing to attach the air valve thereto, the rim of the tire blew off, inflicting serious personal…