Mire v. Timmons

BOLIN, Judge.

A collision between two dump trucks, occurring on Louisiana Highway 159 in Webster Parish, gave rise to this tort action, trial of which resulted in judgment awarding plaintiff $6,883.54, plus interest and costs, as damages for personal injuries, loss of earnings and property damage to his truck. Defendants, owner and insurer of the other truck, appeal.

This case was consolidated for trial and on appeal with its companion styled Excel Insurance Company v. Earl Timmons et al., 155 So.2d 268. That suit was instituted by plaintiff’s insurer under a subrogation claim for reimbursement…