Stephens v. Clayton

Creason Clayton, a minor of the age of seven years, was run over, in the driveway in the grounds of his father’s home, by a truck belonging’ to the defendant Stephens and driven by his servant into the grounds to deliver groceries.

He instituted his suit, by next friend, against J. E. Stephens to recover damages for the injuries sustained. His father, E'. M. Clayton,' sued to recover for loss of his services and for medical expenses and doctors’ and hospital bills.

The defendant pleaded the general issue of not guilty in each case.

The two cases were tried together by the judge and a jury, by…