McClendon v. Boyd Construction Co.

This action was brought in the circuit court by appellant against appellee for the recovery of damages for personal injuries sustained by him when his automobile, driven by his agent, Jim McNair, but. in which he was riding, left Highway No. 11 about two or two and a half miles south of Poplarville and crashed into a stump. The issue on the alleged negligence of Boyd Construction Company contributing to the wreck was submitted to a jury which found in favor of the defendant, and, from a judgment entered thereon, the plaintiff appeals.

The State Highway Commission entered into a contract with…