Ledford v. Southeastern Motor Truck Lines, Inc.

Referring to the parties as of their status in the trial court, the action is one for damages for personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff Ledford in a collision between a power mower he was operating, and a large truck belonging to the defendant Southeastern Motor Truck Lines, Inc., and operated by its servant, the defendant Etheridge. At the conclusion of all the evidence, the trial judge directed a verdict for both the defendants and the plaintiff appealed in error.

There was evidence tending to show the following-facts: The accident occurred on U. S. Highway 51, between Newbern and…