Richie v. Elmquist

Frank T. Gallagher, Justice.

Appeal by defendant, special administrator of the estate of Anton W. Johnson, from an order of the district court denying his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial.

William Richie, as father and natural guardian of Michael Richie, a minor, brought this action for personal injuries sustained by Michael in an accident with a motor vehicle driven by Johnson. Johnson died prior to the time of trial and John R. Elmquist was substituted as defendant. The father also made claim in his own name for medical expenses he incurred as a result of the…