Spalding v. Pederson

Plaintiff, Willow Dean Spalding, administratrix of the estate of Eobert Davis Spalding, deceased, brought this action against defendant Ben Pederson, alleging that plaintiff’s decedent, while a guest passenger, met his death through injuries resulting from defendant’s operation of an automobile. The case was tried and decided by the lower court upon the question of whether or not defendant was guilty of gross negligence or wilful and wanton misconduct. In his decision, the'judge said:

“Both sides are agreed to entitle the plaintiff to recover, it is necessary something more than ordinary…