Carruth v. Griffis

F. E. Carruth filed suit in the county court against W. P. Griffis to recover property damages on account of the collision between his and Griffis’ automobiles. There was a verdict for the defendant. On appeal to the circuit court, there was an affirmance; and Carruth appeals here.

The appellant makes three contentions, namely, (1) the verdict was contrary to the great weight of the evidence; (2) three defense instructions were erroneous; and (3) the court erred in admitting in evidence a map made by officer Errington.

It was the plaintiff’s version that he, in a Kaiser automobile, was…