Mayes v. Kansas City Power & Light Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Harvey, J.:

This is an action for damages for personal injuries. It is predicated upon the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur. There was a verdict and judgment for plaintiff. Defendant has appealed, and contends the court erred in overruling its demurrer to plaintiff’s evidence, in refusing to submit special questions, and to give instructions requested, and in the instructions given. The questions here to be determined depend upon the proper understanding of the doctrine expressed by the maxim res ipsa loquitur and its application to the case before us.

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