Siesseger v. Puth

Kintzinger, J.’

On August 5, 1928, the plaintiff, seven years of age, was riding as a guest, in an automobile owned and operated by his uncle, J. C. Puth, the defendant. Defendant and his wife were on the front seat with plaintiff sitting on Mrs. Puth’s lap. Plaintiff’s mother and sister and Helen Hissop were in the rear seat. They were driving to Decorah to visit relatives, and at the time of the accident were traveling on highway No. 9 about 3 miles east of Osage. Highway No. 9 was as good as any gravel road in the state and was dragged daily. The road was in good condition, with no ruts in…