Collins v. Hodgson

This action was brought against defendants for injuries sustained in a collision between two automobiles. The jury returned a verdict in favor of defendants and a judgment was entered accordingly. Thereafter upon a motion for a new tial, the same was granted upon grounds other than the insufficiency of the evidence to justify the verdict. It is from these orders granting a new trial that defendants appeal.

On the morning of the accident plaintiffs herein, Mr. and Mrs. Collins and Dr. and Mrs. Simonton were proceeding westerly along the state highway in the county of Yolo, in the automobile of…