Mitchell v. Eagle Motor Lines, Inc.

The appellant, Mrs. Dorthula Mitchell, the mother of Jerry Mitchell, deceased, filed this suit for herself and the heirs at law against Eagle Motor Lines, Inc., D. C. Hendon, Irvin R. Boatman, The Southland Company, and Doyle M. Nelson, to recover damages for the alleged wrongful death of Jerry Mitchell in a truck collision in which the appellees and others were involved. From an adverse judgment, she appeals as to the appellees, Eagle Mo.tor Lines, D. C. Hendon, and Irvin R. Boatman.

Jerry Mitchell had obtained a ride in a tractor-trailer, which was loaded with sheet steel and being operated…