Doherty v. Edwards

This case has previously been before this court upon a question not involved in this appeal. Doherty v. Edwards, 226 Iowa 249, 284 N. W. 159.

On January 29, 1937, decedent, E. J. Doherty, was fatally injured by the overturning of an automobile in which he was riding and which defendant, Ralph Edwards, was operating. His widow, as administratrix of his estate, instituted this action against Edwards alleging his death was due to the negligent operation of said car by defendant. Trial to a jury resulted in verdict and judgment for plaintiff and defendant has appealed.

Appellant, Edwards, was…