Gibeau v. Mayo

Rogosheske, Justice.

Plaintiff appeals from an order denying an alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial.

This action was brought to recover damages for the death of Jean Mayo caused by injuries she sustained when a 1961 Pontiac driven at high speed by her husband, defendant James Mayo, missed a curve and left a highway a short distance north of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The accident occurred on August 8, 1965, 39 days after Mr. and Mrs. Mayo’s marriage. This action was instituted by decedent’s former husband as trustee for the benefit of the three young…