Rogers v. Boyers

Hatcher, Judge:

This is an action for personal injuries resulting from a collision between plaintiff’s motorcycle and defendant’s automobile. A judgment for $849.80 was rendered for plaintiff. Defendant seeks a reversal, alleging that the evidence showed (1) plaintiff to have been contributorily negligent, and (2) defendant’s car to have been under the control and authority of independent contractors (or bailees) at the time of the accident.

1. According to the plaintiff’s evidence, the driver of defendant’s car was responsible for the collision. Defendant’s testimony was to the contrary. But…