Gandy v. Griffin

Quillian, Judge.(a) The defendant contends the evidence disclosed that he was not negligent in any manner and that his motion for a directed verdict should have been granted. Code Ann. § 68-1626 (c) (Ga. L. 1953, Nov. Sess., pp. 556, 578), provides in part: “The driver of every vehicle shall, consistent with the requirements of subdivision (a), drive at an appropriate reduced speed when approaching and crossing an intersection or railway grade crossing.”

The evidence disclosed: that the defendant was approximately 60 yards from the intersection when he first saw the plaintiff, that he did not…