Legal Opinion

Dehon v. Heidt

Supreme Court of Florida

Decided November 23, 1948PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Suit by Ray N. Dehon against Harry H. Heidt to recover damages for negligent death of plaintiff's son in collision between servi-cycle and defendant's automobile. From a judgment entered upon a directed verdict in favor of defendant, plaintiff appeals.

Judgment reversed and new trial granted. Appellant as plaintiff sued appellee to recover damages for the negligent death of his minor son. On the first trial the jury failed to reach a verdict, a mistrial was declared and the case was set for trial a second time. When the second trial was concluded the jury deliberated over two hours and…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Stallings v. Georgia Power Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1942
  2. Seaboard Air Line Railway v. MullinSupreme Court of Florida · 1915

3Cited by15 opinions

  1. Nielsen v. City of SarasotaSupreme Court of Florida · 1960
  2. Winner v. SharpSupreme Court of Florida · 1949
  3. Majeske v. Palm Beach Kennel ClubDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1959
  4. Chaney v. HeadleySupreme Court of Florida · 1956
  5. Fruit Industries, Inc. v. Stella Petty, as Administratrix of the Estate of Julius E. Petty, DeceasedCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1959

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