Tinker v. Hobbs

LA PRADE, Chief Justice.

Plaintiff-appellant, Ralph Tinker, brought this action to recover for personal injuries sustained in an automobile accident. After a trial by jury resulting in a verdict for defendant, plaintiff moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial, both of which were denied. This ap peal is from the adverse judgment and the orders denying said motions.

Appellant was injured in 1952 when the family car, being driven by his wife, Love Tinker, collided with defendant’s automobile. In March, 1953 Ralph Tinker filed this action in his individual name. In June,…