Spence v. Wiles

On January 20, 1966, an automobile driven by appellee, Chester Earl Wiles, struck and seriously injured the infant appellant, Ricky Spence. Charles Spence, individually, and as Ricky’s father and next friend, brought an action for the damages arising from the child’s injuries sustained as a result of the accident. A jury trial was held on September 20, 1968 in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. The appellee moved for a directed verdict at the close of appellants’ case, and the lower court granted it. After denial of a motion for a new trial and entry of judgment thereon in favor of the…