Kennedy v. Hedberg

Lees, C.

Action for damages for tbe death of John P. Kennedy, resulting from tbe negligent driving of an automobile on Fourth street between Nicollet and Marquette avenues in tbe city of Minneapolis on June 14, 1919. Plaintiff, tbe administrator of tbe estate of the deceased, bad a verdict against both defendants. Tbe court granted tbe motion of tbe defendant Hedberg for judgment notwithstanding tbe verdict. Judgment was accordingly entered against tbe defendant Day only, and plaintiff appealed.

Hedberg acquired a Dodge car on tbe day of tbe accident. In the evening he drove it about the…