O'Neil v. W. R. Spencer Grocer Co.

Plaintiffs are the widow and minor son of Bernie P. O’Neil who died from cardiac failure on February 11, 1944. Deceased was a man 54 years of age, weighing about 380 pounds. He had been employed for several years by the W. R. Spencer Grocer Company as a salesman calling on retail grocers in the city of Jackson. Beginning late on the evening of February 10, 1944, about eight inches of snow had fallen up to 9 a.m., on the morning of February 11th.

On February 11, 1944, Mr. O’Neil made calls on various grocers during the forenoon and went home for lunch. During the afternoon he also called on…