J. H. Welch & Son Contracting Co. v. Gardner

BERNSTEIN, Justice.

This is an automobile accident case. Paul N. Gardner and Wille J. Gardner, his wife, appellees herein, brought an action against J. H. Welch & Son Contracting Co., appellant, to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by Mrs. Gardner as a result of the alleged negligence of appellant. The jui'y returned a verdict for appellees. This appeal is from the order denying appellant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and, in the alternative, for a new trial.

On Monday, May 20, 1957, appellant had commenced installing a fire sprinkler system in the area of 19th…