Hanson v. Reedley Joint Union High School District

This is an action for damages based upon the death of Ruth Hanson and injuries suffered by Lucile Ledbetter, both resulting from the same automobile accident. Both girls were students in the Reedley Junior College, which was operated by the defendant high school district. The trustees of this district were made defendants, but a nonsuit was granted in their favor. A jury returned a verdict of $5,000 on account of the death of Ruth Hanson, and $1500 for the injuries to Lucile Ledbetter. From the judgment entered the defendant high school district has appealed.

All students of the Reedley Junior…