Gates v. McKinnon

Plaintiff, a minor of seven years of age, and his father, also a plaintiff, recovered judgment for damages against defendant arising out of personal injuries suffered by the minor when struck by an automobile being driven by defendant. The action was tried before the court without a jury. The court found that the defendant was negligent and that such negligence was the proximate cause of the injuries suffered by the minor.

The sole issue presented on this appeal from that judgment, according to defendant’s contention, is whether or not the evidence is sufficient to support that finding.

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