Welch v. Thompson

Plaintiff-respondent, Viola Welch, recovered judgment for $15,000 for personal injuries sustained while riding in a passenger coach in defendant-appellant's train. Plaintiff, in proving her case, relied on the inference of negligence permitted by the res ipsa loquitur doctrine.

Herein upon appeal defendant-appellant contends, (1) the petition failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted; (2) the trial court erred in denying defendant's motion for a directed verdict; (3) the trial court erred in denying defendant's [82] request for a declaration of mistrial; (4) the trial court…