Justin v. Ketcham

This is an action for damages arising out of an automobile collision. The facts are not in dispute. The collision occurred approximately 10 *594minutes after 12 o’clock noon. Plaintiff’s decedent, Jay Justin, died as the result 15 hours later. Defendant’s decedent, Cecil Beiersdorfer, was killed instantly by the collision. It is admitted that defendant’s decedent was guilty of negligence, that this was the proximate cause of the accident, and that plaintiff’s decedent was free from contributory negligence. The measure of damages, and the amount of damages, is not in dispute. Plaintiff, as…