Bullock Bros. Trucking Co. v. Carley

BARNES, J.,

for the Court.

¶ 1. Bullock Brothers Trucking Company, Inc., challenges the denial of its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict by the Circuit Court of Forrest County. Finding that the trial judge erred in denying the motion, we reverse and render in favor of Bullock Brothers Trucking and the estate of Walley Bullock.

SUMMARY OF FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. On the night of October 16, 1996, Gary Bullock drank a case of beer and became intoxicated. After his cousin dropped him off at the store to purchase more beer, Bullock walked to the office of his father/employer’s…