Taggart v. Yellow Cab Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wedell, J.:

This was an action to recover damages for personal injuries resulting from a collision between a taxicab and another automobile. It was instituted by Grace C. Taggart, a passenger in a taxicab, against the Yellow Cab Company of Wichita, and Mary Alice Weckel, the driver of the other car. Plaintiff prevailed, and both defendants appeal.

Two general questions are presented. The first is whether plaintiff was entitled to recover against both defendants. The second is whether the verdict was excessive.

We shall refer to the appellant, Yellow Cab…