Allen v. Gentry

BIRD, Chief Justice.

This action arises from a three car collision. Theodore R. Allen was driving one car owned by him. Lillie B. Hurt was driving another car owned by the Louisville Taxicab and Transfer Company. The third car was driven by Bettye C. Gentry.

The court, in granting a summary judgment, held as a matter of law that the negligence of Bettye C. Gentry was the sole cause of the accident and submitted the case to the jury upon the question of damages. The jury awarded Theodore R. Allen the sum of $500 with no separation of special and compensatory damages. Judgment was entered for him…