Amusements of America v. Schatz

Hall, Judge.

This is a negligence action against a business proprietor who operated rides and entertainment devices at a carnival. The plaintiff was riding in a whirling type ride called the “Scrambler” and was injured when the gate opened and she fell to the ground.

1. Several enumerations of error involve the question whether it was error for the trial court to refuse to permit the defendant’s counsel to argue in opening and closing statements to the jury, and to refuse and fail to instruct the jury in its charge, to the effect that the plaintiff could not recover any medical expenses as…