Alabama Power Co. v. Courtney

Louise S. Courtney, as administratrix of the estate of her husband, William S. Courtney, brought this action against Alabama Power Company and Charles Robert Dobbins for wrongful death resulting from a collision of an Alabama Power vehicle operated by its employee, Dobbins, and an automobile operated by Mr. Courtney. The jury returned a verdict for Mrs. Courtney and against Alabama Power in the amount of $750,000.00. Motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, new trial or remittitur were denied. Alabama Power and Dobbins appeal from the judgment entered upon the jury verdict.

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