Harris v. Harris

This action was instituted by motion for judgment against William Freemont Harris and John Doe, an unknown motorist, to recover damages for the personal injuries sustained by plaintiff, Margaret Simms Harris, in an automobile collision.

A nonsuit was taken as to John Doe before trial and the action proceeded to trial with William Freemont Harris as the only defendant.

A jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the amount of $3,700.00 and the trial court entered final judgment on the verdict. We granted a writ of error and supersedeas to review this judgment.

The decisive issue before us on…