Lovelace v. Reed

STOCKARD, Commissioner.

Plaintiffs have appealed from a judgment in favor of defendant in their action for wrongful death. Appellate jurisdiction was in this court at the time the notice of appeal was filed by reason of the amount in dispute, and because of Art. V, § 31, Constitution of Missouri, V.A.M.S., this court retains jurisdiction.

Joyce Marie Lovelace, nine years of age, was struck by an automobile operated by defendant while she was attempting to cross U. S. Highway 54, and she died from the injuries received. Plaintiffs alleged both primary and humanitarian negligence, but the trial…