McBroom v. S. E. Greyhound Lines

The plaintiffs “below prosecute this appeal from the action of the trial judge in granting peremptory instruction at the close of their proof.

Mrs. McBroom’s suit was based on personal injuries she sustained, while that of her husband was for loss of services, medical bills, etc.

The Southeastern Greyhound Lines is a common carrier of passengers. The defendants Kirk own and operate the Peggy Ann Cafe at Rockwood, Tenn. This is a regular “Rest Stop” for the Greyhound Lines and is so advertised as shown by Exhibit “B” to Scott McBroom’s testi mony. It seems that this arrangement is mutually…