Legal Opinion
Willace Bridges and Wife, Ruby Bridges v. Groendyke Transport, Inc. And Frank Gorsuch
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided May 27, 1977No. 75-2565PublishedCited by 53 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FAY, Circuit Judge:
This appeal arises out of an automobile-truck collision wherein the plaintiffs-appellees, Willace and Ruby Bridges, sustained personal injuries. The defendants-appellants are Frank Gorsuch, the driver of the truck, and Groendyke Transport, Inc., employer of Gorsuch and the owner of the truck. The trial court, after hearing all the evidence, directed a verdict holding the defendants liable to the Bridges as a matter of law. Based upon the jury verdict in answer to the damage issues, the trial court entered a judgment in favor of Ruby Bridges in the amount of $36,290.50, and…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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