Staley v. Harkleroad

MATHERNE, Judge.

The plaintiff Cynthia Staley, a nine year old child, sues for personal injuries as result of a collision with the defendant’s automobile. At the close of all the proof the Trial Judge directed a verdict in favor of the defendant. The plaintiff appeals, assigning that action of the Trial Judge as error.

The facts establish the defendant Hark-leroad was seated on the front seat while his son, age sixteen years, was operating the vehicle; Mrs. Harkleroad and a younger son were seated on the rear seat. The defendant’s vehicle was being driven eastwardly along U.S. Highway 11 — W…