Fothergill v. Kaija

Holcomb, J.-

Respondent instituted this action as executrix on behalf of herself and her four minor children to recover damages growing out of the death of Harold R. Fothergill at about noon on October 19, 1933, as the result of an automobile collision. Respondent is the widow of decedent. In her complaint, she asked for fifty thousand dollars damages on account of the death of her husband; in a second cause of action, claimed $381.99 special damages incident to his injuries and death; and a third cause of action claimed $130 as damages to the automobile driven by decedent.

The case was tried…