Lowe's Administrator v. McFarland

STANLEY, Commissioner.

Albert Lowe lost his life in a collision between an automobile or small truck, in which he was a guest, and a heavily loaded truck. Lowe’s administrator sued Henry Cox, in whose car Lowe was riding, Harley McFarland, the operator of the truck, and General Refractories Company for damages. The ■ case against the company rests on the allegation that it had negligently caused the highway to become dangerous and unsafe by spilling fire clay upon the road, thereby creating a slippery condition, which caused Cox’ car to skid into *2McFarland’s truck. The court directed a yerdict…