Missouri-Pacific Truck Line v. Riley

Lyle Brown, Justice.

This action was instituted by Johnny Riley against Missouri-Pacific Truck Line because of an accident said to have resulted when the latter’s truck struck two neon signs in front of Riley’s place of business in Harrisburg. The truck was traveling in the street at the time of the accident. At the close of the testimony introduced by both parties, the trial court directed a verdict for Riley. Missouri-Pacific appeals, contending the evidence was disputed and should have been submitted to the jury.

Johnny Riley testified that he was not present when the incident occurred. He…