SMITH v. AM. CYSTOSCOPE MAKERS, INC.

No. 32484.

44 Wn.2d 202 (1954)

266 P.2d 792

WILL S. SMITH, Appellant, v. AMERICAN CYSTOSCOPE MAKERS, INC., Defendant, AMERICAN HOSPITAL SUPPLY COMPANY et al., Respondents.

The Supreme Court of Washington, Department One.

February 11, 1954.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Edmondson & Mullins, for appellant.

Cheney & Hutcheson and Lauren W. Dobbs, for respondents American Hospital Supply Company and Pedersen.

Gavin, Robinson & Kendrick, for respondent Ross.


WEAVER, J.

The trial court sustained challenges to the legal sufficiency of the evidence and discharged the jury. Plaintiff appeals from a judgment dismissing his action with prejudice.

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