Cox v. Herrington

Appellant Aubrey Steven Cox filed a complaint against Appellee B.C. Herrington alleging negligent and wanton operation of an automobile on May 24, 1979, which resulted in injuries to Cox. Herrington's answer denied the allegations of Cox and affirmatively stated that Cox was guilty of contributory negligence.

After discovery was completed by the parties a trial was held before a jury, beginning on March 16, 1981, and ending on March 17, 1981. At the conclusion of all of the evidence, Herrington's motion for directed verdict was granted as to the allegations of wantonness, and the negligence…