Williams Ex Rel. Williams v. Kansas City

BARRETT, Commissioner.

In this action for $15,000 for personal injuries to James Williams, Jr., who was twelve years old in 1950, the jury returned a verdict for $1,000. The plaintiff filed a motion for a new trial as to the amount of the damages only. By reason of the inadequacy of the damages awarded, the trial court sustained the motion and the defendant, Kansas City, has appealed. Upon the appeal the city makes two claims, one, that a verdict should have been directed in its favor because, rinder the evidence, James was guilty of contributory negligence as-a matter of law and, two, that…