Sullivan v. Crabtree
Court of Appeals of Tennessee
258 S.W.2d 782 (Tenn. App. 1953)
Relevant factsFree
Robert Sullivan was riding as a guest passenger in a tractor trailer when Crabtree (defendant) lost control and crashed, killing Sullivan; Crabtree testified brake failure might explain the crash but he could not be sure. Sullivan's parents (plaintiffs) brought a negligence suit, and the trial court ruled in Crabtree's favor; the Sullivans appealed.
IssueFree
Whether the mere occurrence of an accident is conclusive evidence of negligence.