SCOTT v. JANSSON

No. 74-224.

516 S.W.2d 589 (1974)

Vena Welch SCOTT et al., Executors, Appellants, v. John A. JANSSON et al., Appellees.

Supreme Court of Arkansas.

December 23, 1974.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Smith, Williams, Friday, Eldredge & Clark by William H. Sutton and Frederick S. Ursery, Little Rock, for the estate of Wade H. Scott.

Wright, Lindsey & Jennings, Little Rock, for cross-appellant Minor Green.

Ben M. McCray, Benton, for appellees.


GEORGE ROSE SMITH, Justice.

This personal injury action arose from a head-on collision on Interstate 30 in North Little Rock, in March of 1973. One of the drivers, Wade H. Scott, was killed, and the other driver, John A. Jansson, was seriously injured. Jansson and his wife brought this suit against Scott's estate and against Minor F. Green, whose car was indirectly involved in the accident. The jury apportioned the total negligence in the ratio of 80% against Scott...

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