SHEPARD v. HARRIS

No. 46826.

329 S.W.2d 1 (1959)

Walter H. SHEPARD and Rita M. Shepard, Respondents, v. Jackie HARRIS, a Minor, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Missouri, En Banc.

November 12, 1959.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ford & Ford, Elbert L. Ford, James F. Ford, Kennett, for defendant-appellant.

James F. Ford, Kennett, guardian ad litem for defendant-appellant.

Ward & Reeves, Caruthersville, for respondents.


COIL, Commissioner.

Walter and Rita Shepard recovered $15,000 as damages for the alleged wrongful death of their son Larry, who died as a result of injuries sustained when an automobile in which he was a passenger and being driven by 17-year-old defendant, Jackie Harris, overturned. Defendant, through his duly appointed guardian ad litem, has appealed from the ensuing judgment and contends in 21 separate points that the trial court erred: In refusing to direct a defendant...

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