Oldham v. Adkisson

NEIKIRK, Judge.

Appellee Cynthia Adkisson was struck by an automobile being operated by appellant Perry Tichenor on April 26, 1967, at approximately 3:30 p. m. Cynthia was nine years of age. Perry was an employee of appellant H. Russell Oldham, doing business as H. Russell Oldham DX Service Station. The automobile was owned by appellee Mary Wilson. Cynthia sustained serious injuries, and the jury awarded her $52,571, for which judgment was entered. No contention is made that this award was excessive.

Prior to the accident, appellee Mary Wilson brought her automobile to the appellant’s DX…