Mealey v. Scott

Plaintiff’s suit is to recover damages from both defendants, growing out of a collision between plaintiff’s tractor and a car owned by Frances Scott and then operated by her husband, Victor Scott. Plaintiff’s claim was for damages to his tractor, repairs, loss of use and personal disability. The case was tried to the court and a finding and judgment was reached in favor of plaintiff. Both defendants appeal. The pertinent facts will be set forth in the opinion.

There is little dispute in the evidence. Some of it will be set forth in the following summary:

Plaintiff, a farmer, at times did custom…