Powell Ex Rel. Powell v. Watson

TITUS, Judge.

Damage suit plaintiffs (successful with the jury) appeal from the court nisi’s order granting defendant a new trial. 1 § 512.020 RSMo 1969, V.A.M.S. The court’s reason for the order was that “there was not sufficient evidence to justify a submission . on excessive speed and failure to keep a lookout,” the only charged negligent acts submitted by plaintiffs. Defendant is administrator of the estate of Dennis Ray Watson who expired as a result of the subject casualty. Plaintiff Rose Mary Powell was said to be the sole passenger in the station wagon allegedly driven by decedent; her…