Howard v. Knutson

Plaintiff brought this suit to recover for the death of his wife caused by the alleged negligence of the defendant. The cause was tried. Plaintiff had a verdict and judgment in the sum of $2000. The defendant has appealed.

Plaintiff, on May 30, 1932, drove his automobile westward from the city of Brookfield, Missouri, on Highway 36 to the place of the accident which was near the city of St. Joseph, Missouri. His wife, son and grandson rode with him in the automobile. The defendant at the time in question was engaged under contract with the state highway commission of Missouri in constructing a…