Martin v. Romes

J. Fred Jones, Justice.

On March 5, 1969, John L. Romes filed suit in the Pulaski County Circuit Court against Grover L. Martin alleging personal injuries and property damage as the result of Martin’s negligence in the operation of an automobile and in causing it to collide with Romes’ automobile. Romes alleged damages and prayed judgment in the amounts of $35,000 for personal injuries and $500 for property damage to his automobile.

On March 17, 1969, Martin filed an answer of general denial and alleged that whatever damage Romes sustained in the accident was due to Romes’ own negligence. On…