Meeks v. Hodges

This litigation arises out of a two-vehicle accident occurring in Franklin County. Gary Meeks sued John Edward Hodges for injuries caused by Hodges’ negligent operation of an automobile. Hodges counterclaimed, asserting his injuries were proximately caused by Meeks’ negligence. Although a jury was impaneled, the trial court struck the evidence of each party, holding as a matter of law that neither party was negligent. The principal issue on appeal is whether the trial court erred in failing to submit each claimant’s case to the jury. *

The highway at the scene of the accident was “[bjasically…