Legal Opinion
Tom v. Messinger ex rel. Messinger
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided May 13, 1970No. Nos. 68-620, 68-621PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HOBSON, Chief Judge.
This case arose out of a tragic accident which occurred on Interstate 95 in Robeson County, North Carolina, on January 16, 1965. The automobile hit a bridge abutment while traveling at a high rate of speed. It is undisputed that whoever was driving was negligent, and there is no issue of contributory negligence.
The automobile was occupied by Margarita Messinger, Bruce Messinger (her son), Nylah T. Bell and Sandra Bell (her daughter). Everyone but Bruce Messinger was killed in the accident.
Appellee Bruce Messinger claimed damages for personal injuries, and the executors of…
2Cases cited15 opinions
- Bryant v. WoodliefSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1960
- Herring v. EilandSupreme Court of Florida · 1955
- Krantz v. KrantzWisconsin Supreme Court · 1933
- Mendenhall v. North Carolina RailroadSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1898
- Embrey v. Southern Gas & Electric Corp.Supreme Court of Florida · 1953
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Bishop v. Florida Specialty Paint Co.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1979
- Tom v. MessingerSupreme Court of Florida · 1970