McGenty v. John A. Stephenson & Co.

Peterson, Justice.

This is a personal injury action in which plaintiff recovered a verdict against the defendants, Walter H. McGenty, her son, and John A. Stephenson and Company. Defendant company moved separately in the alternative for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial, and both defendants jointly made a similar motion. The company was granted a new trial. The joint motion was denied as to defendant McGenty, who for the purpose of convenience will be referred to herein as “the defendant,” and he appeals.

Plaintiff, a woman 69 years old, was injured while walking in a hall of…