McGilvray v. Powell 700 North, Inc.

LINDLEY, Circuit Judge.

Defendant appeals from a judgment for plaintiff in her action for damages for personal injuries sustained when a plate glass window was blown out of defendant’s store front, striking and injuring her as it fell. Plaintiff’s husband joined in the action, seeking recovery for loss of his wife’s services. The jury returned two verdicts, one finding defendant not guilty as to the husband’s suit, the other finding defendant guilty as to plaintiff’s claim and assessing her damages at $20,000. The trial court having denied its alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding…