Owens v. Conlee

Jack Owens appeals from a verdict and judgment for $2,500.00 for personal injuries, rendered by the circuit court, in behalf of E. Gr. Conlee, Jr.

The injury was the aftermath of a collision on June 8, 1949 between two gravel trucks then approaching each other and being operated by Conlee and Reiman Swinney, appellant’s agent. The occurrence was near Cordo, Alabama. Conlee’s truck, loaded with seven tons of gravel, was being driven north down a slight descent toward and along a slight curve. Swinney’s truck was being driven south, and was, therefore, ascending the hill. Conlee, as he passed…