Bean v. Dempsey

Judge Latimer

Reversing.

This action was brought by Dora Bean against Walter C. Dempsey to recover personal injury damages. Judgment was returned in favor of defendant. Plaintiff prosecutes this appeal insisting that (1) the verdict was flagrantly against the evidence, and (2) the court erred in giving instructions on contributory negligence.

Appellee owned and operated a drugstore in Newport, Kentucky. On the 18th day of May, 1947, appellant went to Dr. Bacchus, a physician, for treatment of a sprained left foot. Dr. Bacchus prescribed a solution of aluminum acetate, which is admittedly…