Jackson v. Swinney

This is a damage suit for personal injuries based upon the negligence of defendant in operating his automobile. The issue is whether there was any causation in fact between this negligence and plaintiff’s alleged injuries.

The action was brought in the Circuit Court, Second Judicial District of Jones County, by appellant, Mrs. Dimple Scott Jackson, against the appellee and cross-appellant, Willie R. Swinney. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff of $2,500, defendant filed a motion for a new trial during the term, and the circuit court took it under advisement for decision in vacation.…