Watson v. White

Minor W. Millwee, Justice.

On July 26, 1949, a collision occurred on the streets of El Dorado, Arkansas, between automobiles owned by plaintiff, James F. Watson, and defendant, E. Y. White, respectively. Plaintiff brought this action in the Municipal Court of El Dorado against defendant for damages to his car in the sum of $100 allegedly arising out of the collision. Defendant filed an answer and cross-complaint seeking damages in the sum of $100 to his car as a result of the collision.

The judgment of the municipal court, after stating the appearance of the parties and their counsel, recites:…