Hicks v. Fontaine Ferry Enterprises, Inc.

CAMMACK, Chief Justice.

The appellants, Edward Hicks and Ruby Braden, were injured while riding in a Loop-O-Plane at an amusement park operated by Fontaine Ferry Enterprises, Incorporated. They filed separate actions for damages, but the cases were consolidated for trial. At the conclusion of all the evidence a verdict was directed in favor of the appellee. Reversal is urged on the ground that there was sufficient evidence to warrant the submission of the case to the jury. -

The appellants contend that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur applies, since the Loop-O-Plane was under the exclusive…