Legal Opinion
Larry v. Moody
Mississippi Supreme Court
Decided November 6, 1961No. 41995PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRodgers, J.
The appellant John E. Larry filed suit in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Mississippi, against appellee Maude Katherine Moody for the recovery of damages for personal injury growing out of the sinking and loss of the fishing vessel Bessie Lee. The defendant answered the suit, and a trial was had before a jury, resulting in a directed verdict and judgment in favor of appellee. The appellant made a motion for a new trial and from an order overruling his motion, he appealed to this Court.
On October 4, 1959, appellee was the owner of the Bessie Lee, a 22 gross ton wooden hull, 44 foot, 165…
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