· 5/21/1962
Fowler Butane Gas Co. v. Varner
Citations
- 141 So. 2d 226
- 244 Miss. 130
- 1962 Miss. LEXIS 432
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- punitive damages recoverable when injury shows some element of aggression or some coloring of insult, malice or gross negligence
- punitive damages recoverable for a willful and intentional wrong
- A motorist has a duty to keep his automobile under control and to keep a lookout in the direction in which he is proceeding, and he must at all times be vigilant and anticipate and expect the presence of others and cannot assume that the way is clear.
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Judges: Rodgers
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