American Bakeries Company v. James Owens
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
American Bakeries Company v. James Owens
Case Date:
1931
Court Origin:
Circuit - Civil
Cause/Crime:
Negligence
Database - TN Research:
County:
- Hamilton
Division:
East
Number of Pages:
138
Notes / Description:
Owens sued the American Bakeries Co. for $5000 damages. Owens was driving towards Chattanooga on what was known as the Suck Creek Road or Cherokee Trail when the def. car came around a curve on the wrong side of the road at fast speed, colliding with plaintiff's car. Plaintiff suing for demolished car as well as for personal injuries, including 2 fractured ribs and 15 stitches on his left hand and wrist. Exhibits include 3 photographs of crash scene.