Podbielski v. Argyle Bowl, Inc

Appellee Juanita Podbielski commenced these two suits under the dramshop act 1 to recover for damages resulting from the death of her daughter, Mrs. Ella Loretta Podina. At trial in Wayne County Circuit Court plaintiff established that Mrs. Podina was killed at 2:10 a.m. on the morning of November 26, 1967, when the automobile operated by her intoxicated husband, Robert Podina, struck a fire hydrant and a utility pole.

The trial testimony indicates that Robert Podina began drinking in the afternoon and early evening of November 25, 1967 at the bar operated by appellant, Argyle Bowl, Inc. At…