Oliver v. Jones

Ed. F. McFaddin, Associate Justice.

This lawsuit stems from a traffic mishap caused by cattle being on the public highway. Appellee Jones was driving his car on State Highway No. 23 in Carroll County and suddenly came upon some cattle on the highway. Jones’ car struck or was struck, by a yearling, and the collision resulted in the death of the yearling and damage to the car. Jones filed action against appellant Oliver, as the owner of the yearling, seeking to recover the damages to the car. Oliver denied ownership of the yearling and all liability for damages. Trial to a jury resulted in a…