Meyer ex rel. Meyer v. Hartford Bros. Gravel Co.

This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained in an automobile accident. At the close of plaintiff’s evidence the- trial court directed a verdict for the defendants and dismissed the action. The plaintiff appeals.

The plaintiff, a boy 16 years of age, brings the action by his father and next friend. The evidence shows that on August 12, 1942, at about 9:15 a. m. plaintiff was proceeding north on highway No. 275 at a speed of 85 or 40 miles an hour. The highway was paved, level and dry and protected by stop signs at highway intersections. The day was clear and visibility…