Davis v. Davis

MONTGOMERY, Chief Justice.

Maggie Davis recovered judgment for $3,728 against Cleve Davis, her husband, for damages resulting from injuries sustained when his taxicab ran off the road. It is urged on this appeal that: (1) Appellant was guilty of contributory negligence; (2) the verdict is excessive; and (3) appellee’s counsel was guilty of improper closing argument.

Appellee and appellant had been to Louisville and had returned to Jackson on the day of the accident. In Jackson, appellant, accompanied by appellee, picked up two women fares to drive them to Panbowl Branch. Appellee rode on the…