Hastings v. Smith Ex Rel. Smith

These consolidated suits arose out of an accident in which Zanda Smith was seriously injured when struck by an automobile owned by Clifford Dew and operated at the time by his wife, Clarabel R. Dew.

Originally the suits sought damages against Hastings, Heffelfinger and the Dews. Zanda sought damages for personal injuries and her father sought recovery of hospital and medical expenses incurred as a result of the accident and injuries to Zanda.

At the conclusion of all the proof, the trial judge directed a verdict for defendants, Hastings and Heffel-finger. Plaintiffs took nonsuits as to the…