Cuniffe's Ex'x v. Johnson

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Rees

Affirming.

On the night of November 8, 1937, J. L. Cuniffe, while attempting to cross Baxter avenue at its intersecstruck by an automobile being driven in a southerly direction on Baxter avenue by Earl W. Johnson. He sustained injuries from which he died on November 10, 1937. He was 59 years old and unmarried. His sister, Fannie Cuniffe, qualified as executrix, and brought this action against Johnson to recover damages for the death of her brother. On the trial of the case, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $500 and she has appealed. As…