Nix v. Wells
Supreme Court of Alabama
1Opinion of the Court
SHORES, Justice.
Nix was injured when his motorcycle collided with Mrs. Wells’ automobile. He filed suit claiming damages and charging Mrs. Wells with negligence and wantonness in the operation of the automobile. The case was tried to a jury which returned a verdict in favor of Mrs. Wells. The trial court denied Nix’ motion for new trial. He appealed. We affirm.
Nix was traveling east on a four-lane highway, and Mrs. Wells was traveling west. Mrs. Wells made a left turn, crossing the eastbound lane; and Nix’ motorcycle struck the right rear fender of the Wells’ automobile. According to Nix,…
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