Meridian Coca-Cola Co. v. Watson

McGowen, J.,

delivered-the opinion of the court.

The appellee J. B. Watson sued the Meridian Coca-Cola Bottling Company and others, appellants, for damages for injuries resulting in the death of his wife, Mrs. G-anie Watson, alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the driver of the bottling company’s truck. Issue being joined, the case was tried and submitted to a jury, resulting in a verdict for twenty thousand dollars; and from the judgment thereon in the court below, defendants prosecute an appeal here. While the case was pending Watson was adjudged non compos mentis, and W. R.…