Bullard v. Phillips

Civil action in tort arising out of a collision of an automobile with a cow. The plaintiff was driving his automobile after dark along Highway #601 between Mocksville and Yadkinville, when suddenly a cow belonging to the defendant jumped in front of the car and was struck and killed.

The plaintiff alleged that the collision was caused by the negligence of the defendant in driving a herd of untied cattle, some seven or eight in number, along a much traveled highway in the nighttime without lights, warning, or any notice to the traveling public. The defendant denied negligence, pleaded…