Cochran v. Downing

WADDILL, Commissioner.

This appeal is from a judgment entered upon the jury’s verdict denying appellant a recovery for personal injuries resulting from being allegedly struck by appellee’s automobile. Appellant urges two principal grounds for reversal of the judgment: (1) Failure of the court to direct a verdict against appellee and (2) that there was no competent evidence introduced that authorized the court to give a contributory negligence instruction.

Parties to the suit were the only witnesses who testified concerning the accident. Their testimony presents different theories as to how it…