Ferguson v. Betterton

BENNICK, Special Judge.

This, is an action for damages growing out of a collision between a Chevrolet coupe owned. and driven by plaintiff, Eb Lee Ferguson, and a Ford coach owned and driven by defendant, Emma Cleo Betterton.

Plaintiff prayed judgment for $25,000 for personal injuries and $900 for property damage, aggregating $25,900. Defendant filed a counterclaim in which she sought damages of $35,000 for personal injuries and $350 for damage to her automobile; aggregating $35,350.

The jury returned a verdict in favor of defendant, and against plaintiff, on plaintiff’s claim or cause of…