Atley v. Williams

CLEMENS, Commissioner.

The issue here: Was plaintiff’s favorable testimony robbed of its probative force by her contradictory statements on cross examination and in her deposition? We say no and reverse the trial court’s order directing a verdict against plaintiff.

Plaintiff sued defendant taxicab owners for damages arising from a collision when their taxicab made a U-turn into the path of plaintiff’s automobile. The trial court found plaintiff had not made a submissible case and directed a verdict against her. Plaintiff appeals.

The collision occurred on a dark, rainy night on Broadway in St.…