Chandler v. Battenfield

COMPTON, Justice.

Appellee brought this action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained in an automobile collision. The case was tried to a jury which returned its verdict in favor 'of appellee. Judgment was entered following the verdict, from which appellant appeals.

On the night of February 6, 1948, about 10:30 P.M., appellant was driving an International truck, heavily loaded, in a westerly direction from-the City of Clovis, New Mexico, on highway 60. He resides northwest .of Clovis and, following his usual route. home, it was his intention to turn inar.th off highway 60 at the…