Paige v. City of Chariton

HARRIS, Justice.

This tort suit was brought against a municipality and two policemen after plaintiff’s arrest by city police. Trial to a jury resulted in a defendant’s verdict. Questions on appeal relate to the setting aside of a default and a challenged jury instruction. We affirm the trial court. .

On October 29, 1971 Ruth M. Paige (plaintiff) was driving on highway 34 in Lucas County. She was,following her husband’s farm tractor and hay wagon at a very slow speed, estimated at five miles per hour. Richard B. Morris, a Chariton police officer, noticed plaintiff and the traffic congestion…