Hewitt Ex Rel. Estate of Hewitt v. International Shoe Co.

Plaintiff in error, hereinafter referred to in this opinion as the plaintiff, on the 5th day of May, 1932, filed his' suit against the defendants in error, hereinafter referred to in this opinion as the defendants, in the Circuit Court of Dade County, Florida, on the common law side thereof, seeking to recover damages for personal injuries to Freída Hewitt, now deceased. It is alleged in the declaration that Freída Hewitt was riding in an automobile driven and operated by W. I. Bates, as a gratuitous' guest, passenger and invitee of said W. I. Bates, also now deceased.

On the 20th day of July,…