Taylor v. Kitsap County Transportation Co.

The plaintiff brought this action to recover damages for personal injuries. The cause was tried to the court and a jury, and resulted in a verdict in the sum of $6,750. Thereafter, motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for new trial were made. The motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict was overruled; the motion for new trial was overruled contingent upon the plaintiff electing to take a judgment for $4,500. The election being made, judgment was entered against the defendant for $4,500, from which it appeals.

The facts essential to be stated are these: The appellant is a…