Sockwell v. Lucas & Jenkins Inc.

(After stating the foregoing facts.) Each defendant in its answer having denied that it was guilty of any act •of negligence alleged in the petition, the burden was upon the plaintiff to prove one or more of such acts. The plaintiff did show that he sustained injuries to his hand and arm, substantially in the manner set forth in his petition; but, in our opinion, he failed to prove that his injuries were the result of any negligent act of either defendant. On the contrary, we think that the evidence demanded a finding and a verdict for both defendants. The pictures of the swinging door…