Combs v. Rogers

Plaintiff Brian Combs, a minor, sued through his father, Irving Combs, as next friend for damages due to personal injuries received when a motorbike he was driving collided with the automobile of defendant Mary Ellen Rogers. Irving Combs sued for loss of services of his son, and for medical and other expenses he incurred.

At the conclusion of all the proof the Trial Judge directed a verdict in favor of the defendant, and dismissed the suits. Plaintiffs on appeal in error claim the Trial Judge erred in directing the verdict.

The accident happened on Shelby Drive in Shelby County, Tennessee where…