Lewis v. Perkins

Judge Helm

Reversing.

In this action appellee, James A. Perkins, sought damages for injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Highway 68 in Taylor County on March 30, 1948. At a trial a jury awarded him $2,500. Appellant appeals.

Appellant, in his brief, says: “A reversal * * * is sought solely because the appellant believes the proof shows conclusively that James Perkins was guilty of *848contributory negligence as á matter of law in riding with the appellant under the conditions shown to exist.”

On March 30, 1948, appellant (Woodson Lewis), appellee (James A. Perkins), and Joe Dix, Billy…