Mullins v. Clifton

Jerrell Clifton, an infant, instituted this action at law by his father and next friend, John Clifton, against Lib Mullins claiming $50,000 damages for injuries received as the result of an automobile accident when vehicles operated by Jerrell Clifton and Mullins collided while the Clifton car was overtaking and passing the Mullins automobile as they proceeded westerly on U. S. Highway No. 460 in Buchanan County, Virginia.

Mullins filed his grounds of defense denying negligence and alleging that Jerrell Clifton was guilty of contributory negligence. The jury was unable to reach a verdict and a…