Williams v. Gilbert

Larry Williams, a seven-year-old boy, was injured when the bicycle that he was riding was struck by a pick-up truck being driven by the appellee, John Gilbert. In this action for personal injuries, brought by Larry’s father as next friend, the jury returned a verdict for the defendant. Here the appellant, contends that the court erred in instructing the jury that Larry was to be held to the same standard of care as an adult.

The accident happened at 38th and Crutcher in North Little Rock. Thirty-eighth is a through street, protected by stop signs. As Gilbert, driving east on 38th, approached…