Gower v. Strain

Cook, J.‘,

delivered the opinion of the court.

The appellant instituted this suit in the circuit court of Lauderdale county against Dr. T. A. Strain, seeking to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by her as a result of the alleged negligent operation of an automobile in which she was riding" as a guest. The appellee was called by the appellant as an adverse witness, and was fully cross-examined by his own counsel, and, at the conclusion of the testimony offered by the appellant, the court peremptorily instructed the jury to return a verdict for the appellee, and, from a verdict and…