Mathis v. Watson

Sognier, Judge.

Judith Mathis, individually and as next friend of James Phillips, brought suit against Billy Watson seeking damages for injuries Phillips incurred when he was pinned against a feed mill by a pickup truck driven by Watson while working on Watson’s farm. The jury returned a verdict in Watson’s favor and Mathis appeals.

The evidence adduced at trial shows that Phillips was directing appellee as appellee was backing up a pickup truck toward the feed mill for unloading. Phillips testified he called out “whoa” and indicated by hand signals for appellee to stop. Appellee testified he…