Clarine v. Addison

Plaintiff sues in behalf of his minor son, William Clarine, for personal injuries suffered when he was accidentally shot September 20, 1929, by a pistol in the hands of defendant Harry Addison, Jr. The latter’s father, Harry H. Addison, Sr. was joined as defendant, but as to him there was a dismissal at the close of plaintiff’s case. The trial proceeded to a verdict for plaintiff and against defendant Addison, Jr. Plaintiff appeals from the order denying his motion for new trial as against the senior Addison.

There may be some question about it, but we assume that the weapon, a 22-caliber…