Davis v. F. M. Stamper Co.

This is an action for damages for personal injuries sustained by plaintiff on April 16, 1938, at about 1:30 A.M., when the automobile in which plaintiff was riding, as a guest of one McCormick, collided with the rear of one of defendant's trucks, a tractor with trailer. As the result of injuries sustained, plaintiff's right arm had to be amputated about half way between the shoulder and the elbow. Plaintiff charged defendant with negligence in failing to display a red light on the rear of the trailer. Defendant's answer was a general denial and a plea of contributory negligence. A jury…