McGrady v. Brink

This action was brought to recover damages for wrongful death.

In the complaint, there were two causes of action stated; one was the loss sustained by the widow of the deceased, and the other was for his pain and suffering. The cause was tried to a court and a jury, and resulted in a verdict of nine thousand dollars upon the first cause of action and one thousand dollars upon the second. The defendants moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and, in the alternative, for a new trial, both of which motions were overruled; and from the judgment entered upon the verdict, they appeal.

The…