Legal Opinion
Marion County v. Cantrell
Tennessee Supreme Court
Decided July 24, 1933PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Me. Chiee Justice Green
delivered the opinion of the Court.
This suit as finally submitted to the court below was against Marion County and one Hudson by Robert Cantrell as administrator to recover for the death of his minor child who was killed by falling or jumping from a school bus operated by Marion County, or the school board of that county, and driven by Hudson. There was a verdict for $12,500', reduced to $10,000 by the trial court. The Court of Appeals reversed the judgment below and dismissed the suit.
The bus was arranged with four seats therein placed lengthwise. Two along each side…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Fairbanks, Morse & Co. v. GambillTennessee Supreme Court · 1919
- Townsley v. Yellow Cab Co.Tennessee Supreme Court · 1921
- Bridge Co. v. BarnesTennessee Supreme Court · 1897
- Southern Ry. Co. v. WhitlockTennessee Supreme Court · 1916
3Cited by14 opinions
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- Stafford v. Consolidated Bus Lines, Inc.Tennessee Supreme Court · 1942
- Thomas v. HarperCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1964
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