Trust Co. v. Ancateau

This suit was instituted by the plaintiff to recover damages for the death of its intestate which resulted from an automobile accident while the decedent, Albert Goodman, was riding as a passenger in a car being driven by the defendant, Peter Aneateau. The case was tried before a jury and a verdict for the plaintiff. for $7,500 was returned. The defendant moved for a new trial, which was overruled. Judgment was entered on the verdict, to reverse which this appeal is prosecuted.

The defendant, his brother, and Albert'. Goodman and three other boys lived in the same neighborhood in the western…