SPENCE, ADM'X v. Rasmussen

This is an action for damages for the death of Alvia Joseph Spence, plaintiff’s intestate, resulting from the alleged negligent operation by defendants of a motor truck. The defense of contributory negligence was interposed. The case was tried to a jury, resulting in a verdict and judgment in favor of defendants. Plaintiff appeals.

The defendants George P. Rasmussen, Mary Lee Rasmussen, Allyn A. Monroe, and Dorothy F. Monroe are copartners, engaged in the retail lumber business at Ashland under the assumed name of “Bellview Lumber Company,” and are owners of the Dodge motor truck involved in…