Ross v. Tynes

Mrs. Lucille Ross, widow of William Ranson, brought this suit against William D. Tynes, the owner of a Chevrolet truck, and Robert Polk, its driver, claiming $10,231 on her own behalf and $10,000 on behalf of her minor son, William Ranson, Jr., for the negligent killing of her husband. The petition alleges that on April 16th, 1941, about 3:35 p.m. William Ranson was walking on the sidewalk near the intersection of S. Claiborne and Jackson Avenues; that as the Chevrolet truck, which was being driven on S. Claiborne Avenue, neared Jackson Avenue the right rear wheels (there were two), in some…