Whitmer v. Cardwell

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Thomas

Affirming.

By this common law action, filed by appellant and plaintiff below, J. T. Whitmer, against appellee and defendant below, Robert Cardwell, in the McLean circuit court, the recovery of a judgment for $7,850.00 against defendant was sought as compensation for injuries inflicted on. plaintiff through the alleged negligent operation by defendant of an automobile in. the streets of Sacramento, Kentucky, whereby plaintiff’s leg was broken and he sustained other injuries. The answer denied the negligence and in a" separate paragraph relied on contributory…