O'Dell v. Decker

The plaintiffs appeal from directed verdicts of no cause of action and the trial court’s denial of motions for a new trial.

Marvin O’Dell, guardian of the estate of Cynthia O’Dell, instituted suit against the defendant for injuries sustained by Cynthia O’Dell when she ran into the side of an automobile driven by the defendant. A derivative suit was instituted by her father Marvin O’Dell for medical expenses incurred.

Cynthia O’Dell was 2-1/2 years of age when she ran into the side of an automobile driven by the defendant. The facts indicate that the defendant approached the scene of the…