Warren v. Thompson

In a negligence action resulting from an automobile collision, the jury rendered verdicts against the plaintiffs, Larry K. Warren and his minor son, Larry, Jr. The Warrens moved for a new trial on the ground that the jury verdict was against the weight of evidence. After the trial court overruled that motion, the Warrens instituted this appeal.

The judgment is affirmed.

Because the plaintiff has the burden of proof, a verdict in defendant’s favor need not be supported by any evidence. Bakelite Co. v. Miller, 372 S.W.2d 867, 871-72 (Mo.1963). Therefore, the evidence need not be recounted because…