Ellegood v. Brashear Freight Lines, Inc.

— This is an action for damages for- personal injuries sustained by Norman W. Ellegood, while employed on the premises of the appellant, Brashear Freight Lines, Inc. The suit was filed against appellant and Harold Curtis, but at the close of plaintiff’s case the court directed a verdict for defendant Curtis, and the cause proceeded against appellant as the sole remaining defendant. The trial resulted in a verdict and judgment for plaintiff.

The alleged accident occurred on August 31, 1936. At that time, and for some time prior thereto, plaintiff was employed by defendant Curtis to drive a…