Hobba v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co.

J. — This action was brought by R. C. Hobba and wife against the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company, a corporation, to recover damages .for injuries sustained by Mrs. Hobba as the result of a collision with two messenger boys in the employ of defendant, who, while in the performance of their duties, negligently ran into her. A trial before' the court and a jury resulted in a verdict for the defendant. The court granted the motion of plaintiffs for a new trial, from which order the defendant has taken this appeal.

Mrs. Hobba will hereinafter be referred to as though she were the sole respondent.

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