De Palma v. Economy Auto Supply Co.

This action was tried in the Essex Common Pleas before the court and a jury. The action was brought against the defendant and its driver to recover damages for personal injuries received by a twelve-vear-old child, as a result of being struck by defendant’s automobile; the father joined in the action to recover consequential damages. The jury rendered a verdict of $500 in favor of the father and $1,000 in favor of the child.

The first four points are concerned with the court’s refusal to grant the usual motions on grounds of no negligence in defendant, and contributory negligence in the…