Holland v. Ratliff

Carlbton Haréis, Chief Justice.

This litigation relates to an award for' damages sustained by T. J. Ratliff, appellee herein, when Ratliff’s automobile was allegedly struck by one driven by Allen Holland, appellant herein. In his complaint, Ratliff alleged that his car was struck from the rear by one driven by appellant, causing the Ratliff vehicle to overturn, and resulting in the injuries to appellee complained of; there were further allegations of intoxication and willful and wanton misconduct on the part of Holland, and the complaint sought punitive damages. On trial, the jury returned a…