Coconower v. Stoddard

Appellee, as administrator of the estate of Raymond Stoddard, a minor, brought this action against appellant, to recover damages for the death of said Stoddard, alleged to have been caused by reason of appellant’s operation of an automobile, in which decedent was riding as a guest, in a reckless, wanton and grossly negligent manner,

The issues were closed by an answer of general denial to the complaint. Trial by jury resulted in a verdict for appellee in the sum of $3,000, upon which judgment was rendered. Motion for new trial was filed and overruled to which action of the court appellant…