Shuffitt v. Martin

WADDILL, Commissioner.

This appeal is from a judgment entered upon a verdict in favor of appellee for $1,000 for the wrongful death of John Green Foster which resulted from the alleged negligent operation of an automobile by the appellant, Fred Shuffitt. The grounds urged for reversal will be considered after a statement of the pertinent facts.

On April 18, 1951, at about 7:25 p.m., John Green Foster, an elderly Negro, left the residence of his sister at 1449 South 12th Street in Louisville to return to his home which was located directly across 12th street. While attempting to cross the street…