GROSS v. BARRETT


350 S.W.2d 457 (1961)

Donald GROSS et al., Appellants, v. Stella BARRETT, Administratrix of the Estate of Roscoe Barrett, Deceased, Appellee.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky.

Rehearing Denied November 22, 1961.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

O. J. Cockrell, Jackson, E. B. Rose, Beattyville, for appellants.

J. Douglas Graham, Campton, for appellee.


CULLEN, Commissioner.

The administratrix of the estate of Roscoe Barrett, deceased, recovered a $10,000 judgment for wrongful death against Donald Gross, driver, and C. M. Carpenter, owner, of a truck with which Barrett's automobile collided, causing his death. Gross and Carpenter have appealed, asserting as their main contention that Barrett was contributorily negligent as a matter of law.

The collision occurred in a sharp curve cut through the edge of a...

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