Thomason v. Genuine Parts Co.

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

This is an action for damages arising from a motor vehicle collision. Upon the trial of the case the defendants attempted to impeach the plaintiff by showing his prior contradictory testimony at an earlier trial of the case.

The first instance of attempted impeachment involved the plaintiff’s speed at the time of the collision. When plaintiff’s prior testimony was recalled to him he unequivocally admitted his prior inconsistent testimony. The second instance of attempted impeachment involved plaintiff’s testimony as to the distance plaintiffs vehicle had skidded after…