Lawhon v. Town of Homer

GLADNEY, Judge.

This action in tort was brought to recover damages for personal injuries incurred in a vehicular collision October 23, 1961, in Homer, Louisiana. Judgment was rendered by the trial court in favor of the plaintiff, Lawhon, and against the defendants, The Town of Homer and its insurer, Aetna Casualty & Surety Company. Defendants have appealed.

Appellants assign error to the judgment of the trial court in holding Will Hunter guilty of negligence, in holding Tom Law-■hon not guilty of contributory negligence, and in awarding excessive damages.

On the afternoon of the day of the…