Michaelsohn Ex Rel. Michaelsohn v. Smith

BURKE, Judge.

In this action plaintiff, W. E. Michael-sohn, sued in his own behalf, and as next friend, in behalf of his minor son, Austin D. Michaelsohn, for damages which he alleged were proximately caused by the negligence of the defendant, Smith. The defendant answered, denying any negligence on his part, alleging contributory negligence on the part of Austin Michaelsohn, and counterclaiming for damages which he alleged were proximately caused by the negligence of Austin Michaelsohn. At the trial of the case the jury awarded a verdict to W. E. Michaelsohn for damages to his automobile, and…