Schumacher v. Lang

This is an action for damages for personal injuries. Plaintiff was a passenger in an automobile that was involved in an intersection collision with an automobile driven by defendant Duane Lang. The car was owned by defendant Neis A. Lang, father of Duane Lang. The father was made a defendant under the family purpose rule.

Issues were made and trial was had resulting in a verdict in the sum of $400 for plaintiff.

A motion for a new trial was made by plaintiff, and was sustained. A new trial was had, resulting in a verdict for plaintiff in the sum of $500 against both defendants. Plaintiff made a…