Shellenberger v. Zeman

Michael Shellenberger, age nine, through his guardian ad litem, commenced this action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained in a collision between a bicycle operated by the minor and an automobile driven by Mrs. Zeman. At the close of the plaintiff’s case, the defendants’ motion for an involuntary nonsuit and dismissal of the action was denied. Thereupon, defendants rested without presenting any evidence, and again challenged the sufficiency of the evidence to warrant a recovery in favor of the plaintiff. The trial court granted the motion and dismissed the jury. The trial court…