Baker v. Helms

Appeal by plaintiff, Chester Baker, from judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a conditional new trial in favor of defendant, Manelle Helms, in plaintiff's action based on alleged negligence and wanton conduct. We affirm.

The action arose out of a motor vehicle/pedestrian collision between Manelle Helms's pickup truck and Chester Baker. At approximately 4:30 p.m. on April 19, 1985, Mrs. Helms was driving her truck south on Alabama Highway 273 in Cherokee County. It was a clear and dry day. As Mrs. Helms approached the Yellow Creek Falls Fish Camp, she noticed a northbound car slowing down to…