Griffith v. Fannin

Opinion of the Court by

Clay, Commissioner

Affirming.

Appellant was a passenger on a bns owned by appellee Fannin and operated by Ms agent, appellee Lantz. He was injured when the bus collided with an automobile owned by appellee Mourer and operated by one Smallwood. At the conclusion of appellant’s evidence, the trial Court directed a verdict for the three appellees. The only issue on this appeal is the propriety of such action.

The collision between the two vehicles took place May 8, 1945, on U. S. Highway 23 between Ashland and Greenup. This highway is hard surfaced, approximately 17 feet…