Szydelko v. Smith's Estate

On January 4, 1928, the plaintiff’s decedent, J ohn Szydelko, was instantly killed in an automobile accident on Chopin street in the city of Detroit. He was knocked down and run over by a truck driven by an employee of Hattie B. Smith, since deceased. A claim for damages resulting from his death was filed against Mrs. Smith’s estate. It was disallowed by the commissioners. An appeal was taken to the circuit court, where, on the trial, plaintiff received a verdict and judgment for $20,000. The defendant has appealed.

The record presents’ the following questions:

1. Is the plaintiff’s claim…