Braseth v. Farrell

— During the course of the evening of December 17, 1931, Mrs. Grina Braseth, while crossing Fifth street, between Pacific and Park avenues, in the city of Bremerton, was struck and mortally wounded by an automobile driven by defendant Alice Farrell. As the result of the accident, several of Mrs. Braseth’s ribs were broken, one of the fragments penetrating her lungs, from the effect of which she died about two weeks after receiving the injuries.

In due course, plaintiff was appointed administrator of Mrs. Braseth’s estate, and instituted this action against Mrs. Farrell and her husband for the…