Holliday v. Hartford Accident Indemnity Co.

Both parties to this suit appealed from a judgment in favor of the plaintiff for $608.59. Defendant, Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, argues that the lower court erred in awarding plaintiff judgment for any amount, whereas plaintiff complains of the inadequacy of the award.

The facts of the case are simple and mainly undisputed. The accident giving rise to the suit occurred on the principal business street of the Town of Jonesboro, Louisiana, in the day time, December 16, 1946. Edward L. Peevy, employee of General Gas Corporation, driver of the one and one-half ton truck involved in…