Des Moines Transportation Co. v. Haring

WENNERSTRUM, C. • J.

This appeal involves an action for damages brought by plaintiff against the defendant, who is the administratrix of the estate of William G. Haring, for property damage to a truck owned by the plaintiff. It is the defendant’s contention that plaintiff’s cause of action is barred by reason of the provisions of section 635.68, 1946 Code (11972, 1939 Code). Defendant administratrix in. her answer pleaded as a defense that plaintiff failed to file its claim for damages in the probate proceedings of decedent’s estate within six months after the date administratrix gave notice…