Stockburger v. Robinson

REYNOLDSON, Chief Justice.

November 1, 1975, Ethel Stockburger, a pedestrian on a Merrill, Iowa, street, was *454allegedly injured when struck by a vehicle owned and operated by Lavern Robinson. She and her husband, Cecil, commenced this four-count negligence action against Robinson and the City of Merrill.

In count I of the petition Ethel alleged Robinson was driving negligently when he struck her. In count II she alleged in various particulars the City’s negligence with respect to the street. Count III was Cecil’s cause of action against Robinson, count IV his cause against the City. Both…