Dukes v. Ruth

Andrews, Judge.

Dukes appeals from the verdict and judgment for defendant Ruth in this suit arising from a traffic accident.

Viewed in favor of the verdict, the evidence was that Dukes and his girl friend were traveling toward Ruth on a five-lane highway, including a center turn lane. Ruth was in the turn lane facing Dukes and waiting to turn left across his path of travel.

Ruth turned in front of Dukes and her car was struck in the right rear quarterpanel by the right front end of Dukes’ pickup. Both vehicles had on their lights. Ruth said an event occurring at the stadium near the highway “got…