Soukup v. Summer

Otis, Justice.

Hazel I. Soukup sued for personal injuries resulting from a collision between a car driven by her and one operated by defendant, Karon Summer. Joseph E. Soukup sought derivative damages for his wife’s injuries as well as compensation for damage to his car. Verdicts were rendered in favor of Mr. Soukup, as bailor of Mrs. Soukup’s vehicle, and in favor of defendant with respect to Mrs. Soukup’s claim. The jury thus found both drivers negligent. The Soukups appeal from an order denying their motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial.

Appellants assert that…