WILLIAMS v. GILBERT

No. 5-3652.

395 S.W.2d 333 (1965)

L. A. WILLIAMS, Individually and as Guardian and Next Friend of Larry Williams, Appellant, v. John GILBERT, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Arkansas.

November 8, 1965.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Howell, Price & Worsham, Little Rock, for appellant.

Cockrill, Laser, McGehee & Sharp, Little Rock, for appellee.


GEORGE ROSE SMITH, Justice.

Larry Williams, a seven-year-old boy, was injured when the bicycle that he was riding was struck by a pick-up truck being driven by the appellee, John Gilbert. In this action for personal injuries, brought by Larry's father as next friend, the jury returned a verdict for the defendant. Here the appellant contends that the court erred in instructing the jury that Larry was to be held to the same standard of care as an adult.

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