Cribbs v. Southern Coatings & Chemical Co.

Baker, Chief Justice.

This is an action at common law commenced by the respondent against the appellants, seeking damages in the sum of $50,000.00 for injuries suffered on the 13th day of September, 1946, by the respondent who was an employee of the appellant, Southern Coatings and Chemical Company, due to the alleged negligent operation of a truck owned by the appellant, Southern Coatings and Chemical Company, and being used in its business. The other named appellants are merely names of sawmill plants operated by the appellant, Southern Coatings and Chemical Company.

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