Brock v. Friend

Mrs. Mattie Hale Brock as widow of Dr. Fleet W. Brock brought suit against John H. Friend, defendant, for $10,000.00 damages, on account of the death of Dr. Fleet W. Brock, as stated in case No. 4157 just decided.

Her petition contains the same allegations as to recklessness, fault, negligence and fast driving on the part of defendant Friend, as is set forth in the petition in suit No. 4157 against the same defendant.

Dr. Brock was killed August 21, 1923, and on December 25, 1923, plaintiff was married to Hunter Magee. Her suit was not filed until May 20, 1924.

Defendant excepted to her right of…