Anderson v. I. M. Jameson Corp.

THE COURT.

These actions were brought to recover damages for personal injuries received when an automobile driven by plaintiff Anderson,' with plaintiff Hernandez as guest, collided with a cow. Plaintiffs relied upon the doctrine of res ipsa loquihir to establish a prima facie case of negligence against defendant. Defendant admitted ownership of the cow but denied negligence and also pleaded contributory negligence of plaintiffs. The cases were consolidated for trial. At the close of plaintiffs’ evidence, defendant made motions for nonsuit, which were denied. When both parties rested,…