Bauer v. Griess

Plaintiff, as administratrix of the estate of her deceased husband, Charles J. Bauer, recovered a judgment for $5,000 in the district court for Clay county against defendant, who appeals.

October 8, 1916, defendant, and his family, being about to take a pleasure ride in defendant’s automobile, invited plaintiff and her husband to accompany them. While they were driving along a main highway, a man named Mitchell drove by them, or attempted to do so. It is claimed by plaintiff that, at the suggestion of defendant’s wife, defendant increased the speed of the car and drove it in a reckless and…