Hill v. Sparks

ROBERT R. WELBORN, Special Judge.

Action for damages for wrongful death. Patricia Hill was killed when run over by an earth moving machine operated by her brother, Wayne Sparks. The accident occurred during a field demonstration of heavy construction machinery held by Liberty Equipment Company. The decedent was survived by her husband and three minor children, who brought this action against Liberty Equipment and Sparks. Prior to trial, plaintiffs settled their claim against Liberty Equipment for $17,500.00. Trial of the claim against Sparks resulted in a verdict for defendant. The trial court…