Legal Opinion

Smith v. Runk

Court of Appeals of Minnesota

Decided June 21, 1988No. C4-88-66PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

SCHUMACHER, Judge.

Appellant Randall W. Smith, as trustee for the heirs and next of kin of Leslie Randall Smith, commenced this personal injury action against respondents David Runk and his father Terry Runk. By agreement of the parties, all claims against Terry Runk were dismissed at the beginning of trial. After appellant had rested, the court granted Runk’s motion for a directed verdict. This appeal followed entry of judgment in Runk’s favor. We affirm.

FACTS

On August 4, 1983, 23 year old Leslie Smith was fatally injured in a bicycle accident. The accident occurred at approximately…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Hanrahan v. Safway Steel Scaffold Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1951
  2. Zinnel v. Berghuis Construction Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1979
  3. Elias v. City of St. PaulCourt of Appeals of Minnesota · 1984
  4. Sauer Ex Rel. Hall v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.Court of Appeals of Minnesota · 1985

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Western Surety & Casualty Co. v. General Electric Co.Court of Appeals of Minnesota · 1988
  2. Abbett v. County of St. LouisCourt of Appeals of Minnesota · 1991
  3. Smith v. RunkCourt of Appeals of Minnesota · 1988

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