Zalle v. Underwood

HOUSER, Commissioner.

This litigation arose out of a collision between two automobiles on Lemay Ferry Road in St. Louis County. Plaintiff Helen C. Zalle brought an action for personal injuries, loss of wages, and property damage against Melvin C. Underwood, who filed a counterclaim for the same items of damage. At the close of plaintiff’s evidence she dismissed her petition with prejudice, and the case proceeded against plaintiff on defendant’s counterclaim. A trial jury returned a verdict for plaintiff on defendant’s counterclaim, and defendant appealed. Defendant having prayed for $18,500 in…