Legal Opinion
Scott v. Jansson
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Decided December 23, 1974No. 74-224PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
George Rose Smith, Justice.
This personal injury action arose from a head-on collision on Interstate 30 in North Little Rock, in March of 1973. One of the drivers, Wade H. Scott, was killed, and the other driver, John A. Jansson, was seriously injured. Jansson and his wife brought this suit against Scott’s estate and against Minor F. Green, whose car was indirectly involved in the accident. The jury apportioned the total negligence in the ratio of 80% against Scott, 20% against Green, and none against Jansson. The jury awarded $55,000 to Jansson for his injuries and $25,000 to Mrs. Jansson for…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- Brown v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1867
- Ark. La. Gas Co. v. StricklandSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1964
- Prickett v. FarrellSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1970
- American Railway Express Company v. ColeSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1931
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3Cited by14 opinions
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