Folken v. Petersen

Ellis, District Judge.

This action arises out of a collision between two gasoline transports followed by fire which destroyed both transports and both cargoes. Both parties sought to recover their loss. Verdict was in favor of the plaintiff. Defendant appeals.

The accident happened on highway No. 75 south of Auburn at about 1 o’clock a. m., June 3, 1940. The road was dry and driving conditions otherwise normal. Plaintiff’s truck was being driven by one Liles and defendant’s truck by one Gibb. The plaintiff’s truck was proceeding north and was being followed by defendant’s truck and had been so…