Wire v. Williams

*391Thomas Gallagher, Justice.

Action for personal injuries sustained May 8, 1961, by Diane Wire, a minor of the age of 8 years 11 months, claimed to have been caused by the negligence of defendant, Patricia Williams. The action was brought by Diane’s father, William Wire, as her guardian ad litem. At the close of plaintiff’s case, on defendant’s motion the court directed a verdict in defendant’s favor. This appeal is from an order denying plaintiff’s subsequent motion for a new trial and from the judgment entered for defendant.

The sole issue presented is whether the evidence would have sustained…