Ford v. Maney's Estate

September 22, 1928, plaintiff and Mrs. Ford were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Maney in a Lincoln car, owned and driven by Mr. Maney. They drove north from Detroit. At the junction of two trunk highways near Cass City, their car came into collision with an Oakland automobile, turned over several times, Mr. Ford was grievously injured, and Mr. Maney so hurt that he died, without regaining consciousness, in a few minutes. The specific cause of his death was not shown. Plaintiff presented a claim for damages to the estate of Mr. Maney. It was wholly disallowed by the commissioners on claims. He…