Seley v. Eckhardt

An action on the case was instituted in the Circuit Court of Madison county by appellant as administrator, against appellee, to recover damages for the death of his minor son, occasioned by his being struck by an automobile driven by appellee. The accident in question took place on East Broadway in the City of Alton. Appellant’s intestate at that time was under 7 years of age, the accident having occurred on March 23, 1923, and he was 6 years of age on the 3rd day of July, 1922.

The declaration consists of four counts. The first count charges appellee with general negligence in the operation…