Darnell v. Beard

MONTGOMERY, Judge.

The appellee, Jewell W. Beard, Sr., recovered a $5,000 verdict against the appel*744lant, Henry Darnell, t/d/b/a 9th & Broadway Auto Sales. On appeal, the insufficiency of the evidence to establish negligence or any causal connection is urged. Other errors are claimed.

On the night of January 21,1955, appellee entered the used car lot of appellant as a prospective purchaser. He was directed to .a 1949 Oldsmobile “98” by a salesman who was busy with another customer. He stated that the salesman invited him to start the 'car and try it out. The car was parked so close to other cars…