Saunders Transfer Co. v. Underwood

— In this action to recover damages for personal injuries caused by a motor car being run against an automobile standing on the highway, in which the plaintiff was seated, the general issue, the right of the plaintiff to sue alone, and contributory negligence were pleaded. Verdict and judgement for plaintiff in $6,500 damages were rendered, and defendant took writ of error.

Plaintiff brought the action as “a married woman whose husband had deserted her for six months,” and there is evidence to sustain the allegation thus giving her a right to maintain the action. Sec. 1368, Gen. Stats. 1906,…