Holloway v. Schield

This is an appeal by defendant William G. Schield from an order setting aside a judgment rendered on a directed verdict in favor of said defendant and granting plaintiff a new trial. In granting a new trial as to Schield, the trial court also sustained a motion for a new trial filed by defendant Fisk, against whom a verdict and judgment for $8250 had been rendered. We are here concerned, however, solely with the appeal of defendant Schield.

Plaintiff’s action is for damages for personal injuries sustained when struck by defendant Scbield’s automobile. • The petition alleges in part as follows:

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