Shandrow v. City of Tacoma

—This action was brought to recover damages for personal injuries. The cause came on for trial before the court and a jury. At the conclusion of the plaintiffs’ evidence, the defendant moved for a nonsuit, which, was granted. Thereafter, the plaintiffs moved for a new trial, which was granted as to the defendant, the city of Tacoma. From the order entered granting the new trial and dismissing the action as to the other defendants, the city appealed.

The facts are these: The injury for which recovery was sought was to the respondent Flossie Shandrow, and occurred February 21, 1935, at about…