Harrison v. Bingheim

Grulla Harrison sued to recover damages for personal injuries which she sustained in a collision between her automobile and that of appellant. The declaration, consisting of one count, charged negligence in general terms to which appellant pleaded the general issue.

At the close of all of the evidence appellant moved for a directed verdict, which was denied. On motion of appellee, the court gave a peremptory instruction to find the appellant guilty and directing the jury to assess her damages. There was a verdict for $6,000, motion for new trial denied and judgment was entered on the verdict.

On…