Newton v. Minneapolis Street Railway Co.

Walter H. Newton brought these two actions against the Minneapolis Street Railway Company to recover damages, the main action being one in behalf of his minor son, John Marshall Newton, for the loss of his right leg, run over by one of defendant’s street cars on June 20, 1929. The other action is for damages Mr. Newton, the father, sustained in consequence of the son’s injuries, such as surgical, medical, nurse, and hospital expenses and loss of services. Verdicts were returned in favor of defendant, and from the orders denying motions for a new trial plaintiff in each case appeals.

The two…