Tanksley v. Welch

Clark, Judge.

While under arrest and being transported in an automobile- by the deputy sheriff for incarceration, plaintiff-appellant was injured when the deputy sheriff lost control' of his vehicle and collided with a utility pole. Suit was brought against the Deputy Sheriff, the Sheriff and Murray County Board of Roads and Revenue and a verdict was obtained for $500. Being dissatisfied with the amount of the verdict plaintiff filed a motion for new *366trial on the general grounds, followed by an amendment which alleged error through admission of evidence over objection, and further error in the…