Holtz v. Plumer

Plaintiff appeals from a judgment for defendant based on a verdict of the jury.

The action was by a father to recover damages on account of the death of his five-year old daughter, alleged to have been struck by defendant’s car while operated by her (1) at a reckless rate of speed and in excess of 50 miles an hour; (2) at a rate of speed greater than was reasonable having due regard for the traffic and conditions of the road, and in violation of the laws of Iowa and the speed and traffic ordinances of Council Bluffs (both of which were specifically set out) ; (3) that defendant did not have…