Loucks v. Pierce

The plaintiff, Thelma Louclcs, as administrator of the estate of Lois Loueks, deceased, sued the defendant, Jackson Pierce, for damages resulting from the death of said Lois Loueks, allegedly caused by the wilful and wanton misconduct of the defendant while she was riding as guest passenger on his motorcycle. The jury returned a verdict finding the defendant not guilty.

The plaintiff filed a motion for a new trial with affidavits by counsel and one of the jurors. The attorney’s affidavit consists largely of purported statements made to him by jurors and court officers, concerning alleged…