Whealen v. St. Louis Soft Ball Assn.

This case came here on transfer by the St. Louis Court of Appeals, because it deemed its opinion herein (198 S. W. (2d) 371) to be in conflict with tbe opinion of the Kansas City Court of Appeals in Bales v. Jefferson City Lines, 192 S. W. (2d) 27.

Appellant’s action was for damages for personal injuries sustained while playing soft ball. At the close of plaintiff’s evidence the trial court sustained defendant’s motion for a directed verdict. The verdict was signed by a juror and entered of record. Judgment for defendant was entered, of record thereon. After proper procedural steps plaintiff…