Keefe v. Jacobo

Mary Jacobo, as the surviving wife, brought this action against Frank Keefe for damages to her deceased husband’s estate on account of injuries wrongfully inflicted upon him resulting in his death, and recovered a verdict and judgment for $5,000. The defendant brings the matter here on appeal.

The answer to the complaint was a general denial. It was also alleged that the deceased was under the influence of intoxicating liquor and, in attempting to evade arrest, fell to the street striking his head and sustaining injuries from which he died.

The action is for “death by wrongful act” and is for…