Dahlstrom v. Hurtig

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

Plaintiff’s cause to recover damages under our death by wrongful act statute, 3 Mason Minn. St. 1940 Snpp. § 9657, met with an adverse verdict. His motion for new trial was denied, and he appeals. As plaintiff strenuously claims that the verdict lacks evidentiary support, it is essential that the facts should be fully stated.

On July 8, 1938, defendant’s automobile, a new 1938 Plymouth Tudor sedan, Avas being driven by her brother, Arthur Johnson, on a trip from Minneapolis Avith Rochester as their intended des tination. The people riding in the car, in addition to…