Williamson Ex Rel. Williamson v. Garland

DAVIS, Commissioner.

Dennis Neal Williamson, a minor nearly 12 years old, was injured when he was riding a bicycle which collided with the automobile of appellee Raymond Garland. In this damage suit the trial court directed a verdict for appellee; in announcing its decision, the trial court expressed the view that there was no showing of appellee’s negligence and appellant was guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law. This appeal challenges each of these rulings as erroneous.

The accident occurred on a clear day in August, on Jackson Street at or near its intersection with 29th…