Colyer v. Hudson

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Richardson

Reversing.

W. H. Hudson, to recover for an injury to himself and_ damage to his automobile, brought this action against A. J. Colyer, the owner of a truck which Hudson charges was the proximate cause of his automobile leaving the highway, turning over and thereby injuring-him and damaging his automobile. Colyer traversed the allegations of the petition and pleaded contributory negligence. On submission to the jury under the instructions of the court, a verdict was returned for $500' in favor of Hudson. Colyer strenuously insists that the court improperly…