Cobb v. Vicksburg Hardwood Co.

Appellants, by separate actions in tbe circuit court, sought to recover damages resulting to Mr. Van Dyke from the death of his wife, and to Mrs. Cobb for her own personal injuries, all caused, as alleged by plaintiffs, by the negligence of Reuben Johnson, servant of appellee, in the manner of driving of a trailer-truck.

The two cases involve the same facts except.as to the extent of the injuries. By agreement they were combined and heard together in the lower court and they are so considered and decided here.

The trial judge directed the jury to return verdicts for defendant. That was done and…