Dorsey v. Yost

This is an action by the administratrix of the estate of Paddy Jo Dorsey for damages for the wrongful death of the deceased, who was 11 years of age at the time of her death. The verdict and judgment were for the *67plaintiff in the amount of $1,500.60. The plaintiff appeals.

The record shows that the deceased child was riding in an automobile driven by Gaylord E. Chase on June 24, 1947. As they proceeded south on U. S. Highway No. 26 at a point a few miles north of Minatare, Nebraska, the car in which they were riding collided with the Ford truck being operated by the defendant. The jury in…