Martin v. Weaver

BOLIN, Judge.

From judgment in favor of William T. Martin and against Melvin Weaver and his liability insurer in the sum of $15,314.03 for personal injuries and special damages received by plaintiff allegedly caused by Weaver’s negligent operation of an automobile in the City of Shreveport, Louisiana, defendants appeal. Plaintiff has answered the appeal and asked for an increase in the award.

Since the district judge did not assign written reasons for his judgment, we shall recite the facts as we understand them. Immediately preceding the accident, Martin, an electrician 33 years of age, was…