Griffin v. Whiteman

CHRIS T. BARNETTE, Judge pro tem.

This is a suit for property damages arising out of an automobile accident. The trial court found that defendant was negligent and awarded plaintiff a judgment for $241.81. The trial judge’s written reasons are as follows:

“The Court is of the opinion that Whiteman misjudged the distance of the approaching Griffin car and made a left turn when he was not safely able to do so.”

Defendant instituted a reconventional ■demand which has been abandoned. This appeal is taken by defendant from the judgment of the trial court.

The accident occurred at about 2:30 p. m., on…