Winner v. Sharp

Appellee brought an action against appellant to recover damages for the negligent death of his infant daughter. It is alleged that the fatal accident took place about 4 P.M. on a clear day in February, about two miles south of the Town of Largo in Pinellas County on Public Highway No. 19. The case was tried on these pleas to the declaration. (1) Not guilty, and (2) contributory negligence on the part of the child's custodian. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, on which final judgment was entered. A new trial was denied and the defendant appealed.

Appellant's primary reliance for…