Winfrey v. Austin

GOODWYN, Justice.

Ervin': Austin, appellee, brought suit against J. J. Winfrey and his 17-year old son, Charles Winfrey, claiming damages for personal injuries allegedly resulting from the negligent operation by Charles of his father’s automobile. There was a jury verdict against both defendants. This appeal is by both defendants from the judgment rendered on said verdict and from the judgment overruling their motion for a new trial.

Plaintiff was a tenant on the farm of defendant, J. J. Winfrey, and at times was employed by J. J. Winfrey to help about the farm. On the day he was injured, he…