Wilenzick v. Austin

This is a petition .for certiorari by defendants who seek a review of a verdict and judgment against them in the Circuit Court of Shelby County, which, after motion for new trial was overruled and appeal perfected, was affirmed by the Court of Appeals. The cause of action was one for personal'injuries sustained by the wiie of a tenant brought? against the landlord'and the landlord’s agent. The amount of the verdict was $250' for the wife, Cassie Austin, for personal injuries, and $59 for Essex Austin, husband, for medical expenses and loss of services.

The tenant Essex Austin testified that he…