Ritchie v. Pittman

Plaintiff, as the administrator of the estate of Mary Ritchie, also known as Mary Mc-Laren, deceased, brought this action alleging that his intestate’s death was caused by the negligence of defendant. The cause was tried to a jury which returned a verdict in favor of defendant. Plaintiff appeals.

Mr. Ritchie, the administrator, was called as a witness on behalf of plaintiff and testified in substance that, on the evening of the accident, he, his wife and deceased, who was a member of his family and whom he looked upon as a foster daughter, rode in an automobile from their home to the corner of…