Gilbert v. Bryant

This is an action against Jesse C. Bryant, defendant, to recover $15,000 in damages for alleged negligence resulting in the death of William Delmont Gilbert, a guest of defendant in the latter’s automobile. While defendant was driving westward about 7 o’clock in the evening, September 7, 1931, on the paved highway between Gretna and Ash-land, his automobile struck the railing on the north side of a bridge approximately five miles east of Ashland. As a result of the collision Gilbert was fatally injured. Margie Gilbert, widow, administratrix of decedent’s estate, is plaintiff.

It was admitted…