Reed v. Wilson

Plaintiff is the administratrix of James Thomas Reed, deceased, hereinafter referred to as Tom. Defendant is the administrator of Patricia Mae Reed, deceased, hereinafter referred to as Pat. This is an action for damages for the death of Tom which plaintiff claims was caused by Pat’s negligence in the operation of her motor vehicle while Tom was riding as a passenger. Defendant has appealed from a judgment in favor of plaintiff based on a jury’s verdict.

The following is the most favorable statement of facts for plaintiff which the evidence would justify. Upon appeal after a verdict for…