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PIATEK v. GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC.

No. 16323.

296 F.2d 430 (1961)

Frank PIATEK, in his own right and as father and next friend of Paul Piatek, a minor, Appellants v. GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC., Appellee.

United States Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided November 2, 1961.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Ernest G. Reeves, Washington, D. C., with whom Messrs. James R. Sharp and John Geyer Tausig, Washington, D. C., were on the brief, for appellants.

Mr. William H. Clarke, Washington, D. C., with whom Messrs. Richard W. Galiher and William E. Stewart, Jr., Washington, D. C., were on the brief, for appellee.

Before EDGERTON, WASHINGTON and BURGER, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM.

Paul Piatek, a three-year-old boy, fell and was injured on land controlled by appellee. Appellant Frank Piatek sued in Paul's behalf as Paul's father and next friend, and also in Frank's own behalf for expenses incurred. The case turned on questions of negligence and contributory negligence. The verdict and judgment were for the defendant.

The court correctly charged the jury that if the father was contributorily...

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