Hastings v. Coppage

STORCKMAN, Chief Justice.

This action in two counts arises out of an alleged collision between the defendant’s automobile and William Masters in Cana-lou, Missouri, on August 19, 1964. Mr. Masters died nine days later. The first count is for wrongful death by the widow Agnes Masters. The second count is for Mr. Masters’ personal injuries brought by Gracie Hastings as administratrix of the estate of William Masters, deceased. Each count sought damages in the sum of $25,-000. At the conclusion of plaintiffs’ evidence on liability the trial court directed a verdict for the defendant and the…