Davis v. U.S. Natl. Bank of Ind. Harbor, Admr.

This was an action, brought by the appellee as administrator of the estate of John Barrett, deceased, for the use and benefit of his widow and children, against the appellant for the alleged wrongful death of the deceased caused by his being struck by the automobile owned and driven by the said appellant. The complaint was in one paragraph to which the appellant filed a general denial. Upon the issues thus formed the cause was tried before a jury who returned a general verdict for $5,000.00 against the appellant, upon which a judgment was entered for that amount. Along with the general…