Graves v. Mickel

— H. L. Jones, accompanied by Mrs. Nettie Graves, a guest, was driving a Chrysler coupe toward Wenatchee on the main highway between that city and Seattle. When going up what is known as Stein hill, a short distance east of Dryden, the car driven by Jones collided with the rear of a truck standing on the highway, resulting in severe injuries to Mrs. Graves and less serious injuries to J ones.

The truck was owned and operated by G. L. Mickel. Ealph Hall was employed by Mickel to assist in the operation of the truck, and accompanied him on this trip. Mickel was engaged in hauling merchandise…