Klesser v. Stone

Sprouse, Justice:

This is a consolidated civil action arising out of an automobile collision. Charles Klesser and Wilma Klesser, husband and wife, are plaintiffs against Rene W. Stone, defendant. Kay McLain is a plaintiff against Stone and the Klessers. The defendant Stone filed a separate action against the Klessers, but not against McLain who was his guest passenger. There were other defendants, but they received a directed verdict in their favor and are not involved in this appeal. The case, after consolidation, was tried in the Common Pleas Court of Kanawha County.

The jury returned a…