Blake v. Fried

Opinion by

Ross, J.,

This is an action of trespass to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by the plaintiffs while they were spectators at stock car races conducted at defendants’ stadium. After a jury verdict for each plaintiff, the defendants moved for judgment n.o.v., and after their motion was overruled and judgments entered on the verdicts, they appealed to this Court.

There is no dispute as to the facts. On the evening of September 4, 1950, plaintiffs paid admission to and occupied seats in defendants’ stadium for the purpose of watching stock car races. Stock cars are ordinary…