City of Oakdale v. Sanders'

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Nunn

Affirming.

This action was originally instituted by Charles "W. Sanders for personal injuries sustained April 5, 1909, through the alleged negligence and carelessness of the city in failing to keep its public thoroughfares in a reasonably safe condition.

Sanders died in March, 1911, and there is some proof to show that his death was the direct result of the injuries received. His widow, Elvira Sanders, qualified as administratrix, and revived the action, and elected to prosecute it not for his death, but for the pain and suffering endured, and the expense…