Turkey Express, Inc. v. Skelton Motor Co.

Conley .Byrd, Justice.

Appellant Turkey Express, Inc. sued appellees Skelton Motor Co., Inc. and Lawrence K. Phipps d/b/a Lawrence’s Garage in tort for damages to appellant’s truck and trailer and the turkeys thereon as a result of appellees ’ alleged negligence in connection with removal of appellant’s truck and trailer from a ditch near Jane, Missouri. The jury, which has been instructed on the contributory negligence law of Missouri, found the issues in favor of appellees. For reversal, appellant relies on the following points:

1. The trial court erred in applying to this litigation the…