Jutila v. Frye

RUDKIN, Circuit Judge.

This was an aetion by a husband to recover damages re**609suiting from the death of his wife through the wrongful act and neglect of the defendant. The jury returned a verdict in tho sum of $1,500 in his favor, and the judgment has been brought here for review.

Section 6644 of the Idaho Compiled Statutes of 1919, provides:

“When the death of a person, not being a minor is caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another, his heirs or personal representatives may maintain an action for damages against the person causing tho death; or if such person be employed by another…