Gradford v. Nicholas Concrete Equipment Co.

SAM A. BEATTY, Retired Justice.

The plaintiff, Perry S. Gradford, appeals from the trial court’s denial of his motion for a new trial. Gradford contends that he is entitled to a new trial because, he says, the trial court incorrectly charged the jury as to *146his burden of proof. Our supreme- court transferred the appeal to this court pursuant to § 12-2-7(6), Ala.Code 1975. We affirm.

Gradford was injured on the job when the boom from a concrete pumping truck broke and fell onto him. Hé sued Nicholas Concrete Equipment Company, Inc. (“Nicholas”), alleging negligence and wantonness regarding its…