Shackleford v. Brumley

This is a negligent collision case.

The plaintiffs sought damages from Vickery, the operator of a farm tractor, and from its owner, Shackleford, for negligently causing a collision with resultant damages to the plaintiff Brumley. The plaintiff insurance company was Brumley's insurer. The defendants responded with the general issue and contributory negligence. After an ore tenus nonjury trial, the circuit court rendered a monetary judgment for the plaintiffs and against the defendants. Only the defendant Shackleford appeals. We consolidate the issues here raised into three: (1) whether the…