Mioriana v. Star Checker Cab Co.

Mrs. Rose Mioriana was run down by a taxicab at about 7:30 p. m. of the evening of April 2', 1930. She received injuries from the effect of which she died. Her major children bring this suit against Gilbert Rhodes, the driver of the taxicab, and the Star Checker Cab Co., Inc., his employer, claiming $22,896.50 as damages for the alleged negligent killing of their mother.

The case was tried before a jury which brought in a verdict in favor of defendants dismissing plaintiffs’ suit. Plaintiffs appeal from a judgment based upon that verdict.

The accident happened on Governor Nicholls street,…