Rice v. Garl

This is an action for damages for personal injuries sustained by a minor who, while walking in a northerly direction along the west shoulder of a highway, was struck by an automobile approaching from the south. Suit was instituted against the driver of the automobile and also against the company by whom he was alleged to have been employed. Upon the trial before a jury, defendants at appropriate times moved for dismissal of the case and for a directed verdict; both motions were denied. Upon submission of the case to the jury, a general verdict in favor of plaintiff was returned against both…