Shields v. Pirkle Refrigerated Freight Lines, Inc.

Plaintiff appeals from an order of the District Court, Gallatin County, granting the motion of defendant Western Supply, Inc. for relief from judgment entered against Western Supply, Inc. three years previously.

On March 11, 1974, a complaint was filed in the District Court, Gallatin County, alleging that the negligence of Sherman A. Moore, while operating a vehicle in the course of his employment by Pirkle Refrigerated Freight Lines, Inc. or Western Supply, Inc., had caused injuries to plaintiff Walter E. Shields. Subsequently, on April 3, 1974, an affidavit was filed by plaintiff’s counsel…