In Re Estate of Dikeman

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Parker, J.:

This action originated with the filing of a petition, in the nature of a claim, in the probate court to recover damages from the estate of a decedent for personal injuries sustained by the claimant while riding as a passenger in the decedent’s automobile. Pursuant to a request included in that pleading the cause, as authorized by statute (G. S. 1949, 59-2402), was transferred to the district court where all subsequent proceedings were had.

The petition contains two causes of action. The first seeks to recover damages for plaintiff’s own…