Smith v. Alexander

Lyle Brown, Justice.

Louise Smith, plaintiff-appellant, sought recovery for damages arising out of a collision between her car and a vehicle driven by defendant-appellee, Jere Marie Alexander. The jury verdict favored Jere Alexander. Louise Smith seeks a reversal based on the court’s giving, and refusal to give, certain instructions.

Three cars were traveling in the same direction on Highway 270 near Malvern, Arkansas. The lead driver is not a party to this suit. Jere Alexander was second in line and Louise Smith was trailing. At the time of the collision, both ladies were in the passing lane,…