Johnson v. Howell

Appellee brought suit against appellant for the recovery of damages on account of personal injuries sustained when he was struck by an automobile driven by appellant. It is undisputed that appellee sustained numerous bruises and abrasions about his body, an injury to his head, and a severe fracture of his leg above the knee, and that his hospital and medical bill was $550. It is also undisputed that at the time of his injury appellee was eight years of age. The court granted to appel lant an instruction as follows: “The court instructs the jury for the defendant that if you believe from the…