Fridley v. Brush

This is an action brought by Harry L. Fridley, plaintiff, in ihe district court for Douglas County against E. L. Brush, defendant, to recover damages resulting from injuries allegedly caused by the defendant. There was a trial to a jury resulting in a verdict and judgment in favor of the plaintiff for $16,500. From the order overruling a motion for new trial and order overruling a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, the defendant has appealed.

For convenience the parties will be referred to as designated in the district court.

The plaintiff’s petition alleged that the injuries and…