National City Development Co. v. McFerran

CAYTON, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff, a five-year-old boy, brought suit through his father and next friend claiming that defendant company, which was constructing certain houses across the street from his home, had negligently left a fire unattended and that as a result of such negligence plaintiff's clothing caught fire and he was injured. He claimed $150 for hospital and doctor bills and $2,850 for *343his injuries. The jury awarded him $1,500 and defendant appeals.

The first error assigned relates to the refusal of the trial judge to exclude testimony concerning medical expenses totaling $150 incurred…