VanHoose v. Bryant

STEWART, Judge.

Robert Smith brought an action against William Finley, individually and as administrator of his wife’s (Ruth Collier Finley’s) estate, referred to herein as “Finley,” and against James R. VanHoose. Finley cross-claimed against VanHoose and the latter counterclaimed against Finley. In a separate action Anne B. Bryant and Britain H. Bryant filed suit against Van-Hoose and Finley. This litigation developed from a two-car collision. These cases were tried together and have been consolidated in this appeal.

The jury verdict found VanHoose and William Finley, as administrator of Ruth…