THOMPSON v. LASKAS MOTOR LINES, INC.

No. 160, Docket 25677.

274 F.2d 205 (1960)

Denise THOMPSON, an infant, by her Guardian ad Litem Addison Thompson and Addison Thompson, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. LASKAS MOTOR LINES, INC., Defendant-Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals Second Circuit.

Decided January 28, 1960.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Harry Ruderman, New York City (Jacob Rassner, Thomas F. Frawley, New York City, of counsel), for plaintiffs-appellants.

Cusack, Shumate & Geoghan, New York City (William L. Shumate, New York City, of counsel), for defendant-appellee.

Before CLARK, HINCKS and WATERMAN, Circuit Judges.


PER CURIAM.

On November 16, 1956 Denise Thompson, aged 4½ years, was struck by a truck owned by defendant. Her father, in his own right and as her guardian, filed suit in the Southern District of New York for his damages and for her injuries, basing his action on diversity jurisdiction. Trial was before Judge Ryan and a jury. A verdict was rendered for defendant. Plaintiff moved to set the verdict aside and also moved...

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