Dutcher v. Lewis

MASON, Justice.

Freda Dutcher, as administrator of the estate of her husband, Mitchell, brought a law action to recover for his death which resulted from a one-car accident which occurred while he was riding as a guest in a vehicle owned and being operated by defendant, Thomas Lewis.

At the close of all evidence plaintiff moved for a directed verdict asserting her evidence had established a prima facie case of liability and defendant’s defenses were without merit and failed to state a proper defense on the pleadings as well as the evidence. Defendant made no motions at this stage of the trial.

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