Avery v. Harms Implement Co.

LeGRAND, Justice.

The accident giving rise to this litigation occurred when a tractor being driven by George Munden along a public highway was struck from the rear by an automobile owned and driven by Myrtle M. Roberts. George Munden sustained serious injuries, both physical and mental. He brought suit for his damages. His wife, Frances, joined as a plaintiff for loss of consortium. While the suit was pending, a conservator was appointed for George Munden and was substituted for him as plaintiff. For convenience we refer to both plaintiffs as Mun-den. Trial to a jury resulted in verdicts for…