Weston Ex Rel. Weston v. Gold & Co.

This is an action for damages by Michael Weston, a minor, by William M. Weston, his father and next friend, plaintiff and appellee, who will hereinafter be referred to as plaintiff, against Gold & Company, a corporation, and Otis Elevator Company, a corporation, defendants and appellants. The case was tried to a jury and a verdict was returned in favor of plaintiff and against both defendants for $5,000. The defendant Gold & Company, which will hereinafter be referred to as Gold, filed an alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial. The defendant Otis…