Legal Opinion

Black v. Bishop

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided October 31, 1947PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court by

Clay, Commissioner

Reversing.

This is a suit for personal injuries arising out of an automobile accident. Appellee was a passenger in .an automobile which collided with a bus owned by appellant Black and operated by his agent, appellant Hibbard. The jury returned a verdict of $2,500 for appellee against both appellants.

On this appeal, appellants urge for reversal: (1) they were entitled to a directed verdict, (2) the Court ■erred in giving’ an instruction which allowed recovery for permanent impairment of appellee’s power to earn money, and (3) the verdict is excessive.

The…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Consolidated Coach Corp. v. EcklerCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1933
  2. Mann's v. Leyman Motor CompanyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1930
  3. Augustus v. GoodrumCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1928
  4. Haller's Pet Shop v. PearlmanCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1934
  5. Vincennes Bridge Company v. PoulosCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1930

3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Hedges v. NeaceCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1957
  2. Reece v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.Kentucky Supreme Court · 2007
  3. Kentucky & Indiana Terminal Railroad v. Mann Ex Rel. MannCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1958
  4. Howard v. BarrDistrict Court, W.D. Kentucky · 1953
  5. Carnes v. DayCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1949

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