Fowler v. Herman

The question for solution in this case is whether or not the plaintiff in error’s cause of action is barred by the Alabama statutes of limitation. The trial judge held that it was barred and plaintiff in error has appealed.

The plaintiff was a guest in the automobile of the defendant on the 19th day of October, 1951 when he was injured by reason of an automobile accident occurring to them while they were traveling from Knoxville to Birmingham, Alabama. At this time both plaintiff and defendant were residents of the State of Tennessee.

On the 17th day of October, 1952, that is within one year of…