Long Ex Rel. Long v. Foley

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Pakker, J.:

This is an action by G. B. Long, a minor, brought by his father as natural guardian and next friend, against the estate of Lowell Foley, deceased, to recover damages for injuries sustained when an automobile, in which such minor was riding as a guest of the decedent, collided with another motor vehicle on a public highway. The case originated in probate court but subsequently, as authorized by statute (G. S. 1949, 59-2402), was transferred to district court and tried by a jury. Plaintiff recovered and the defendant appeals.

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