Western Union Telegraph Co. v. Dickinson

This action was brought by the original plaintiff, Mrs. Harry Dickson, against the Western Union Telegraph Company and one of its messenger boys, Bobert McGregor, to recover damages for injuries sustained by her when she was struck by a bicycle ridden by McGregor while she was crossing Union Avenue in Memphis. There was a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff against both defendants. The case is here upon an appeal in error by the latter.

The sole contention is that the trial Judge should have sustained the defendants’ motion for a directed verdict because: (1) There was no evidence to…