Nolde Bros., Inc. v. Wray

I’ANSON, C J.,

delivered the opinion of the Court.

The plaintiff, Curtis E. Wray, instituted this action against the defendants, Alphus Wray, Nolde Brothers, Inc. (Nolde), and its employee, Hugh Reese, to recover damages for personal injuries sustained in a motor-vehicle accident. At the conclusion of the evidence, the trial court ruled that Alphus Wray was guilty of negligence as a matter of law, but held that the issue of Reese’s negligence was a jury question. The plaintiff took a nonsuit as to Reese. The jury returned a verdict of $75,000 against Alphus Wray and Nolde. We granted Nolde a…