Pickett v. Murphy
Tennessee Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Tomlinson
*448Certiorari was granted and arguments Rave been beard.
As a result of a collision of two trucks, Troy Dean Murpby, tbe driver of one of tbe trucks, was killed. A judgment of $6,000 was rendered against Leonard Pickett, tbe driver of tbe other truck. Tbe Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment upholding tbe verdict, and Leonard Pickett complains thereof by this petition for certiorari. Tbe Court of Appeals observed that “it is an exceedingly close case”. Each litigant will be referred to in bis respective trial court status.
In substance, there are two complaints, to wit: (1) No evidence to…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Anderson v. Interstate Transit LinesNebraska Supreme Court · 1935
- Moore v. Pacific Mutual Life InsuranceNebraska Supreme Court · 1935
- American Tobacco Co. v. Zoller Ex Rel. ZollerCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1927
- McCollum v. GuestTennessee Supreme Court · 1960
3Cited by1 opinion
- Kee v. HillCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1962