In Re Estate of Ronfeldt

This is a negligence action brought by administrator to recover for the death of her decedent, Orville Irlbeck, as a result of an accident which occurred when he was riding in a truck owned and being operated by defendant’s decedent, Ray C. Ronfeldt. Trial to a Shelby County jury resulted in a favorable verdict for administrator. After overruling defendant’s motions for judgment notwithstanding the *16verdict and in the alternative • for new trial, judgment was entered against defendant on the verdict. Defendant appeals.

The issues on appeal relate to the status of plaintiff’s decedent as a…