Dewey v. Perkins

Actions for damages brought by Ida Dewey and Glenn A. Dewey, her husband, were consolidated for trial and are before us for review on one record. Mrs. Dewey brought suit for her injuries and for the medical and nursing expenses which have been charged to her; Mr. Dewey claims only for loss of his wife’s services. Recovery by Mr. Dewey is, of course, contingent upon recovery by Mrs. Dewey. The jury returned verdicts in favor of both plaintiffs; the trial court denied defendant’s motion for a new trial. •

Late in the evening of October 1, 1938, plaintiff, a woman 56 years of age, left her home…