Harris, Widow of Booth v. Rhea

Plaintiff claims the sum of $4,639.60 for physical injuries and medical expenses resulting from an accident alleged to have been caused by the negligent operation of an automobile in which she was a passenger. The suit was brought against Buford Rhea, the owner of .the car, and Mrs. Rhea, his wife, the driver at the time of the accident, and resulted in a judgment below against Buford Rhea alone in the sum of $1,375.60. Both parties have appealed from the judgment.

Defendant denies liability upon the ground that Mrs. Booth, the plaintiff, was guilty of contributory negligence. The quantum is…