Gorges ex rel. Gorges v. Dobson Bros. Construction Co.

This action was brought by Fred M. Gorges, as the father and next friend of David M. Gorges, to recover damages for injuries to David caused by a lawnmower accident that occurred on May 25, 1964. A companion case, No. 37739, is an action by Fred M. Gorges for the medical and hospital expenses incurred and the loss of David’s services.

The trial court dismissed the action at the close of the plaintiff’s evidence. The plaintiff appeals.

The petition contained two causes of action. The first cause of action alleged that the accident was caused by the negligence of the defendant Dobson Brothers…