Stapleton v. Holiman

David Newbern, Judge.

This case arose from an automobile collision which occurred on an ice and snow-covered street. There was evidence that the two vehicles involved were travelling toward each other in a single set of ruts which straddled the center-line of the street. Other evidence showed the appellant Faye Stapleton was driving on the right side of the street and the appellee was driving in the center of the street.

The car driven by Faye Stapleton at the time of the accident was owned by Jackie Stapleton, her son. He sued for property damage to his vehicle. She sued for personal injury.…