Reutenik v. Gibson Packing Co.

On June 8, 1922, respondent’s decedent, Fred H. Hartje, then living in Yakima county, received injuries in an automobile collision in Yakima county, from which he died. The automobile causing the injuries was a delivery truck owned by appellant and driven by its agent. Thereafter respondent was named as administrator of the estate of Hartje, and brought an action against appellant for the benefit of Alice M. Hartje, widow of the decedent, claiming that the injuries and death were caused by the wrongful act of appellant.

Appellant answered admitting the collision, denying negligence, and…