Howard Ex Rel. Howard v. St. Joseph Transmission Co.

Plaintiff, a minor, sues by next friend to recover the sum of $100,000 for personal injuries suffered by him and alleged to have been caused by defendant's negligence. The petition charges:

"Plaintiff, for amended cause of action, states that James W.A. Howard, Sr., is duly appointed next friend, for the purpose of prosecuting this suit; that the defendant herein is a corporation, duly incorporated and operating under the laws of the State of Missouri; that defendant, at all times herein, negligently operated and maintained a high-power electric service line, in a public highway; that said…