Pitt, Admx. v. Nichols

A novel situation is presented by the record in this case. The claim for damages is predicated upon allegations of negligent operation of defendant’s motor truck by his employee in the following particulars: Excessive, unlawful and dangerous rate of speed; failing to keep a proper lookout in approaching the intersection; failing to keep the truck under control and divert its course so as to avoid the collision upon seeing the perilous position of plaintiff’s decedent ; and failing to have serviceable brakes and horn.

In support of the claim thus made in the petition, the record discloses the…