Scott v. Conroy

MEMORANDUM

WANGELIN, District Judge.

This is a suit arising out of an automobile accident. Plaintiff Mona Scott brought suit for personal injuries and her parents brought suit for medical expenses and loss of services. Both claims alleged negligence and defendant’s primary defense was plaintiff’s alleged contributory negligence.

From this simple factual situation has arisen an unusual problem. The jury returned a verdict for defendant against Mona Scott and for her parents against defendant. Although each plaintiff had to show damages, the instructions given the jury were substantially…