Douglas v. Jacobson

October 16, 1927, defendant, driving a Flint sedan, ran into an old Ford touring car driven by Mr. Fred Douglas, who died two days later from injuries received in the collision. This action for the resulting damage is prosecuted by his wife, Florence C. Douglas, as special administratrix of his estate. She had a verdict, and defendant appeals from the order denying his alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding or a new trial.

The accident occurred on Sunday afternoon on highway No. 3 just outside of Winona. Both cars were eastward bound. Deceased was attempting a “U” turn. He was struck…