Conner v. Mangum

Eberhardt, Presiding Judge.

Frank J. Mangum brought suit against Harold B. Conner seeking damages for injuries which he received when he was struck by Conner’s car, Mangum being a pedestrian. The evidence disclosed that Mangum and a friend had been out on Lake Lanier fishing during the afternoon, and between them they had consumed a fifth of wine, Mangum estimating that he had consumed a pint of it. After returning to town he went to a package store on Industrial Boulevard in Gainesville for purchasing more wine. The proprietor refused to sell to him because of his apparent condition and he…