Louisville Transit Co. v. Gipe

SIMS, Justice.

Appellee, James W. Gipe, brought this action against appellant, Louisville Transit Company, hereinafter referred to as the Company, averring he had suffered $5,600 damages in personal injuries and damage to his car by reason of the alleged negligence of appellant’s driver at an intersection collision in Louisville. The answer denied negligence and pleaded contributory negligence on the part of appellee. The trial resulted in a verdict and judgment for appellee in the sum of $1,000, and this motion for an appeal followed.

Two grounds are relied upon for reversal: 1. a verdict…