Meiners v. Moyer

Curt Wayne Meiners, a minor, when age 18 months and while in the custody of a baby-sitter, was injured when he fell from the inside front stairs of a two-family apartment house owned by the defendant, May Moyer. Defendant appeals from a judgment entered on a jury verdict awarding plaintiff $3,500 damages and an additional $3,500 in punitive damages.

Defendant claims error in denying her motions for a directed verdict during trial and her post-trial motions.

The errors relied upon include claims that the evidence is insufficient, the form of verdict is improper and not supported by the pleadings…