Rafferty v. Buckman
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Jaelcson District Cov/rt. The plaintiff is the widow of one John Bafferty. She avers in her petition, in substance, that she has been injured in her means of support by reason of the intoxication of the said John Bafferty, produced by intoxicating liquor sold him by defendants. Other facts are stated in the opinion. Trial by jury. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff for $600. Defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtAdams, J.
I. The plaintiff’s husband was found dead in the road on the 28th day of February, 1875. He had become very intemperate in his habits and the evidence tends to show that he died by exposure to the cold in a state of intoxication. The defendants are dealers in groceries and liquors. On the day of the said John Rafferty’s death he left home for the purpose of going to the defendants’ store to make some purchases. On that day he visited the store, obtained a bottle of whiskey and died on the way home. Much evidence was introduced showing that for a long time previous to that day the deceased had…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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