Naisbitt v. Eggett

McDonough, chief justice.

This action was brought by a minor through his guardian ad litem to recover damages suffered by him when a sled on which he was riding collided with the automobile of the defendant. The trial judge granted defendant’s motion for a directed verdict on the grounds that no actionable negligence on the part of the defendant had been shown.

Mueller Park Road, near Bountiful, Davis County, was designated as a play area for children and posted with a sign reading, “Stop, Coasting Lane.” The road was not, however, closed to traffic. Defendant, who resided on Mueller Park Road…