Fuller v. Palazzolo

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Maxey,

Plaintiff, on behalf of herself and two minor children, brought an action in trespass to recover damages for the death of her husband, Merle Fuller. The latter, while mowing a lawn at about 2 p. m. on June 7, 1934, was run down by a “truck-tractor” to which was attached a “semi-trailer,” i. e., a trailer-chassis (hereinafter referred to as the trailer), which truck, apparently being out of control and running at an excessive rate of speed, left the north side of the pavement and hurtled onto the lawn where Fuller was working, instantly killing him. This lawn was…