MERCER v. NELSON

No. 87-162.

738 S.W.2d 417 (1987)

293 Ark. 430

Freddie MERCER and Mollie Mercer, Appellant, v. William D. NELSON, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Arkansas.

November 2, 1987.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Guy Jones, Jr., Conway, for appellant.

Matthews & Sanders, Little Rock, for appellee.


HAYS, Justice.

Appellants Freddie and Mollie Mercer brought this damage suit alleging negligence by William Nelson in colliding with the rear of Mrs. Mercer's vehicle while she was stopped in a line of traffic. Nelson's answer was a general denial and an allegation of contributory negligence. In trial Nelson testified he was struck from behind by another motorist (Ricky Dan Cook) and knocked into the plaintiff. The proof was conflicting as to whether Nelson struck...

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