Overton v. Wenatchee Beebe Orchard Co.

Mary Overton, individually and as guardian ad litem of the minor son of decedent, brought this action to recover for the death of her daughter. The suit is on two causes of action. In the first, plaintiff sought damages on the ground that she was partially dependent upon her daughter; and in the second, as guardian ad litem of the minor son of her deceased daughter.

The cause was tried to the court, sitting with a jury. At the conclusion of plaintiff’s case, defendant moved for dismissal of both causes of action. Motion as to the first cause of action was granted and denied as to the second…