Johnk v. Scanlon

This is an action brought by the administrator of the estate of Dorothy Johnk, deceased, to recover damages for her alleged wrongful death which occurred while she was riding in an automobile as the guest of the defendant. The verdict and judgment were for the plaintiff and the defendant appeals.,

The evidence discloses that the defendant was driving home after attending a dance at Howells, accompanied by Mildred Poole, Mildred Krepel, and the deceased, Dorothy Johnk. The deceased was riding in the front seat with the driver, and the other two girls were riding in the rear seat. The girls in…