Early v. Burt

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hutchison, J.:

The appeal in this case is by the defendant C. L. Burt, a contractor, from a judgment against him for $9,000 in favor of Laura Early, and Laura Early as guardian of the persons and estate of John, Edward and William Early, minors, as damages for the negligence of the defendant which caused the death of John Early, the husband of Laura Early and father of the minors.

The questions involved are, whether the action is barred by the two-year statute of limitations, whether the negligence of the defendant or that of the city of El Dorado was…