Compton v. Frank

Plaintiff David Compton brought an action against defendant for personal injuries arising out of a collision between two automobiles. Plaintiff insurance company as Compton’s subrogee, brought an action against defendant for property damages arising out of the accident, and the causes were consolidated. Defendant died subsequent to the filing of the lawsuits, and the administrator of his estate was substituted in his stead. The trial court granted defendant’s motion for a directed jury verdict at the close of plaintiffs’ case, entered judgment on the verdict and plaintiffs appeal.

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