Stockett v. Steele, Adm'r

This action was commenced by J. L. Steele, administrator of the estate of Buddy Samuel Steele, deceased, to recover against W. T. Stockett for the wrongful death of Buddy Samuel Steele when he was crushed beneath the wheels of a truck sustaining injuries from which he died. Judgment was rendered for the plaintiff for $3,350 on a verdict after a trial to the jury, and defendant appeals.

It is first argued that the trial court erred in submitting the issues of fact to the jury. The defendant demurred to the evidence offered by the plaintiff and at the conclusion of all the evidence moved for…