Richards v. Parks

Charles E. Parks, Jr., a minor twelve years of age, suing by next friend, instituted this suit to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by him in July, 1933, while riding in an automobile being operated by plaintiff in error, C. D. Richards, Jr. The accident occurred near Warrenton in the state of Virginia and all parties agree that the right of recovery is. controlled by the laws of that state.

There was a jury verdict for $5,000, approved by the trial judge, and defendant below, C. D. Richards, Jr., has appealed in error to this court.

For the sake of convenience, the parties will…