Roberts v. Ring
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Steele county to recover $20,000 for injuries to plaintiff’s minor son caused by defendant’s negligence. The answer alleged negligence on the part of the minor. The case was tried before Childress, J., and a jury which returned a verdict in favor of defendant. Prom an order denying his motion for a new trial, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtHallam, J.
Plaintiff brings this action on behalf of his minor son John B. Roberts, seven years old, to recover damages for injury from collision with defendant’s automobile. The jury found for defendant. Plaintiff appeals. Plaintiff assigns as error certain portions of the charge. Defendant contends that the charge was without error and further contends that, as a matter of law, defendant was without negligence and that the boy was negligent.
1. Defendant was driving south on a much traveled street in Owatonna. He was 77 years old. His sight and hearing were defective. A buggy was approaching him from…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Powell v. BerrySupreme Court of Georgia · 1916
- Hannula v. Duluth & Iron Range RailroadSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1915
3Cited by14 opinions
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