Goodwin v. City of Bloomfield

MASON, Justice.

Plaintiffs appeal from trial court’s ruling sustaining defendant’s motion for summary judgment, dismissing plaintiffs’ petition with prejudice and awarding judgment against them for costs.

Ralph J. Goodwin, his wife Ethel and their son Vernon L. were owners of a residence dwelling located at 801 West South Street, Bloomfield, Iowa, which was totally destroyed April 19, 1969, by an explosion and resultant fire. Ralph J. Goodwin died May 29, 1969, apparently from independent cause. He is survived by his wife and Vernon. Why Ralph’s name is contained as a party plaintiff on this…