McAllister v. Anderson

This is an action for damages growing out of an automobile collision. A trial to a jury was had, resulting in a verdict in plaintiffs’ favor in the sum of a thousand dollars. After the rendition of the verdict, the court granted a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict which was followed by a judgment dismissing the action; and the plaintiffs have appealed therefrom.

In granting the motion for judgment n. o. v., the trial court held that the appellants were guilty of contributory negligence as a matter of law, and that ruling is the sole question now presented for review.

It appears…