Birdsong v. Jones

This is an action for damages for personal injuries. Plaintiff recovered a verdict and judgment in the sum of $5000. The court sustained defendants' motion for a new trial without assigning any reason therefor. Plaintiff has appealed. This is the second appeal in the case. [See Birdsong v. Jones et al.,8 S.W.2d 98.]

This action is brought by plaintiff through his next friend against the defendants who are the present trustees under the last will and testament of William R. Nelson, deceased. The suit is for damages for personal injuries which plaintiff received while in the employ of Laura…