Vandell v. Roewe

Plaintiff is the administrator of the estate of Dwight W. Vandell, deceased. His petition asserts that death resulted June 12, 1940, by reason of injuries received on May 1, 1940, arising out of an automobile accident; deceased was a guest in the automobile of defendant Fred W. Roewe, which was being driven by defendant Plenry Roewe in reckless and wanton disregard for the safety of decedent; the collision occurred southeast of Laurens, Iowa, on a county road, near a railroad crossing; defendant was driving on.the left-hand side of the road at an excessive rate of speed, exceeding 60 miles…