Henderson ex rel. Henderson v. Jackson

DOWD, Judge.

The plaintiff, a minor, through his next friend and guardian, brought an action for personal injuries sustained when he was struck by an automobile driven by defendant. The jury found for defendant, and plaintiff appeals.

The sole issue on appeal concerns the length of time the trial court allotted for plaintiff’s closing argument. Plaintiff contends the trial court abused its discretion both when it allotted him less time than he had requested and when it would not permit him an extra minute at the end of his argument.

After all the evidence had been presented, the trial counsel…