Wefel Ex Rel. Wefel v. Norman

These claims arise out of injuries sustained by two minor children who were struck by defendant’s automobile as they crossed the intersection of 43rd Street and Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis on December 2, 1968. The issue is whether the jury’s failure to determine damages after finding defendant free from liability requires a new trial. We hold that it does not and affirm.

In rendering a special verdict, the jury found each child guilty of 100-percent negligence and defendant entirely free from negligence. The verdict returned by the jury showed no damages sustained by the children,…